It is very important that your bowel
be clean before your colonoscopy. Improper preparation can result
in inaccurate results or the need for your exam to be rescheduled.
Clear liquids are totally absorbed or eliminated by the body and leave
no food residue in the colon. No solid food, milk or milk products
should be consumed while your are on a clear liquid diet. The following
are examples of clear liquids:
Water
Fruit juices without pulp (no nectars)
Gelatin or Jell-O, any color except
red
Coffee and tea without cream or milk
Popsicles - any color except
red
Gatorade
Clear broths and bouillons
Fruit ice
Clear hard candies
Soft drinks
Here is an example of what a
1 day clear liquid diet might be like:
Breakfast
coffee or tea
lemon Jell-O
apple juice
Lunch
beef bouillon
grape juice
lemon fruit ice
lime Jell-O
coffee or tea, or soft drink
Dinner
clear chicken broth
apple juice
grape Jell-O
lime fruit ice
soft drink
