Pre-/Post-Operative Instructions

Clear Liquid Diet

Description
This diet consists of foods that are clear and liquid or become liquid at room temperature. It contains minimal residue and promotes the digestive process. It includes the following foods only: Clear broth, plain gelatins, smooth fruit ices, popsicles, sugar, clear juices (apple, cranberry, and grape), fruit flavored drinks, coffee, tea, or coffee substitutes. Carbonated beverages are optional.
Sample Daily Meal Plan
Breakfast Lunch Dinner
1 C. Apple juice 1 C. Cranberry juice 1 C. Grape juice
6 oz. Beef broth 6 oz. Chicken broth 6 oz. Beef broth
4 oz. Orange gelatin 4 oz. Whipped cherry gelatin 4 oz. Lemon gelatin
2 tsp. Sugar Coffee or Tea 2 tsp. Sugar
Cofee or Tea   Coffee or Tea