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The Full Liquid Diet

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Updated November 02, 2009

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Milk

Milk is one of the foods allowed on the full liquid diet.

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A full liquid diet has a greater range of items than a clear liquid diet, yet is still fairly restricted. This diet may be used as a transition between clear liquids to solid food after surgery or when recovering from a flare up. One of the biggest differences between the clear liquid and the full liquid diet is that milk products and citrus and vegetable juices are allowed.

Foods Allowed:

  • Everything on the clear liquid diet
  • Cream
  • Ice cream
  • Italian ice
  • Fruit juices
  • Milk
  • Puddings
  • Cooked refined cereals
  • Strained soups
  • Vegetable juices

Foods Omitted:

  • Breads
  • Cheese
  • Fruits
  • Meats
  • Vegetables

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