Scripps Cancer Center
Full Liquid Diet
Medical Nutrition Therapy
About
A full liquid diet is made up mostly of liquids along with some foods that are low in fiber. You may have any liquids - those you can see through or those that you cannot see through. This diet may be recommended by your healthcare provider if experiencing problems chewing or swallowing or to decrease the workload on your digestive tract. It may also be used after a surgery as a diet advancement after a clear liquid diet and before consuming solid foods.
Nutrition Tips
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Choose items from the list below that sound the best to you
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Aim for small, frequent meals and eat three meals with snacks in-between meals
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If you are on this diet for an extended period, add in nutritional supplements to best support adequate nutritional intake
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Foods to Include
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| Soup |
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Broth, bouillon, and consommé
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Strained cream soups
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Thin, pureed vegetable soups
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Grains
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Dairy*
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Fruit and Vegetables
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| Desserts |
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*Many dairy products contain lactose. Do not consume if lactose intolerant or have an allergy. If preferred, you many consumed these foods with Lactaid® pills or choose lactose-free products.
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Foods to Include
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Other
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Sample Menu: Full Liquid Diet
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Breakfast
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1 cup Cream of Wheat with butter and brown sugar
6 oz low fat Greek yogurt (plain, vanilla, or lemon flavored)
1 cup low-fat milk
1 cup coffee or tea (sugar and cream ok to add)
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Snack
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One nutritional supplement or shake (i.e., Ensure Complete®)
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Lunch
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1 cup tomato soup
4 oz pudding
4 oz custard
1 cup juice (no pulp)
1 cup coffee or tea (sugar and cream ok to add)
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Snack
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One nutritional supplement (i.e., Boost®) or shake blended with ice cubes and one banana
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Dinner
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1 cup cream of potato soup with butter
4 oz gelatin
4 oz tomato juice
1 cup low fat milk
1 cup decaffeinated tea with honey
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Snack
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3/4 cup ice cream
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Provides approximately:
Calories: 2,050
Fat: 69 g
Carbohydrate: 300 g
Protein: 97 g
Fiber: 17 g