If your symptoms of diverticulitis are severe, a clear liquid diet is highly 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. The clear liquids diet therapy should be followed only for two or three days.
The following foods are allowed in a clear liquid diet:
- Plain water, clear sodas, tea or coffee with no cream
- Fruit juices without pulp, such as apple or grape juice
- Bouillon, broths, strained vegetable broth
- Plain gelatin
- Jelly (without seeds), honey are also acceptable
- Ice pops without bits of fruit or fruit pulp
Here’s a typical clear liquid diet daily meal plan.
Breakfast:
- One glass fruit juice
- One glass water
- One cup broth
- One bowl gelatin
Snack:
- One cup coffee or Calming Blends tea (without cream)
- One bowl gelatin
Lunch:
- One glass fruit juice
- One glass water
- One cup broth
- One bowl gelatin
Dinner:
- One cup juice or water
- One cup broth
- One bowl gelatin
- One cup coffee or Calming Blends tea (without cream)
