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Full Liquid Diet

  • Full liquid diets are frequently used as a middle step between clear liquids and solid foods.
  • This diet meets calorie and protein needs for your body with liquids only.
  • It is important to eat a variety of liquid foods.
  • If you have lactose intolerance, try lactose treated milk such as Lactaid or Dairy Ease.
  • High-protein, high-calorie supplements that are fortified with vitamins and minerals may be ordered by your dietitian or physician.

Foods allowed on a full liquid diet

Beverages

  • coffee, tea, cream, carbonated beverages
  • fruit and vegetable
  • juices
  • milk
  • milkshakes

Desserts

  • custard-style yogurt, pudding, custard
  • plain ice cream, sherbet, sorbet
  • gelatin
  • whipped topping

Breads and Cereals

  • cream of wheat, cream of rice
  • farina
  • cocoa wheats
  • pureed soups (may include pureed meats, pureed bland vegetables, and pureed white potatoes)
  • tomato puree

Miscellaneous

  • salt, mild flavored seasonings
  • chocolate flavoring
  • gravy, margarine
  • sugar, syrup, jelly, honey

 


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