Full Liquid Diet

A full liquid diet may be required before a medical test, procedure, and/or after stomach or intestine surgery.

A full liquid diet is generally easy on the digestion, as it disallows solid foods while still providing the essential proteins, fluids, salts, and minerals needed for energy. This diet consists of fluids and foods that turn to liquid at room temperature, such as ice cream.

Unlike a clear liquid diet, a full liquid diet can provide ample nutrition, and patients can stay on it for a longer time. Your doctor may recommend certain vitamins and supplements.

The National Institute of Health lists the following as acceptable on a full liquid diet:

-Water

-Fruit juices, including nectars and juices with pulp

-Butter, margarine, oil, cream, custard, and pudding

-Plain ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sherbet.

-Fruit ices and popsicles

-Sugar, honey, and syrups

-Soup broth (bouillon, consommé, and strained cream soups — but NO solids)

-Sodas, such as ginger ale and Sprite

-Gelatin (Jell-O)

-Boost, Ensure, Resource, Sustacal. and other liquid supplements

-Tea or coffee with cream or milk and sugar or honey