This diet provides fluids that leaves little residue and are easily absorbed with minimal digestive activity. This diet is inadequate in all essential nutrients and is recommended only if clear liquids are temporarily needed. No red or purple liquids should be consumed! 

Food GroupFoods AllowedFoods to Avoid
Milk & Beverages No bright red or dark purple liquidsTea (decaffeinated or regular), carbonated beverages, fruit flavored drinksMilk, milk drinks
Meats & Meat substitutesNONEALL
VegetablesNONEALL
Fruits & Fruit juicesStrained fruit juices: apple, white grape, lemonadeFruit juices with unstrained fruit
Grains & StarchesNONEALL
Soups (no noodles, rice, veggies, meat)Clear broth, consomméAll others
DessertsClear flavored gelatin, popsicles (no bright reds or dark purple flavors)All others
FatsNONEALL
MiscellaneousSugar, honey, syrup, clear hard candy, saltAll others
BreakfastLunchDinner
4 oz. White grape juice4 oz. Apple Juice4 oz. Lemonade
6 oz. Clear broth6 oz. Clear broth6 oz. Clear broth
Jell-OJell-OJell-O
TeaTeaTea
*Plain only, no fruit or toppings

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