Clear Liquid Diet Diverticulitis

What is a clear liquid diet and why is it beneficial for Diverticulitis?

If the symptoms of diverticulitis are severe, a clear liquid diet is recommended. Going without solid food gives the colon a chance to rest and heal. Your doctor may recommend a clear liquid diet immediately after surgery until your digestive system regains the strength to absorb and digest fiber. A clear liquid diet is typically followed by a low residue (or low fiber) diet.

Allowed foods in a clear liquid diet:

• Plain water
• Fruit juices without pulp, such as apple juice, grape juice or cranberry juice
• Strained lemonade or fruit punch
• Bouillon, broths, fat free consommé, and strained vegetable broth
• Clear sodas or sports drinks
• Plain gelatin
• Jelly (without seeds), honey are also acceptable
• Ice pops without bits of fruit or fruit pulp
• Tea or coffee with no cream, Calming Blends tea

A typical menu on the clear liquid diet may look like this:

Breakfast:

• One glass fruit juice
• One glass water
• One cup broth
• One bowl gelatin

Mid-Morning Snack:

• One cup coffee or tea (without cream)
• One bowl gelatin

Lunch:

• One glass fruit juice
• One glass water
• One cup broth
• One bowl gelatin

Afternoon Snack:

• One ice pop (without fruit pulp)
• One cup coffee (without cream) or tea or soft drink

Dinner:

• One cup juice or water
• One cup broth
• One bowl gelatin
• One cup coffee or tea (without cream), Calming Blends tea

The Calming Blends Tea can be an excellent addition to your clear liquid diet for Diverticulitis.

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