Liquid Diet, Goodbye Solid Foods…

Liquid diet is a dietary plan containing no solid foods that is normally prescribed for gastrointestinal illness or before/after mouth or gastrointestinal surgery that will flush the bowels while decreasing strain on digestive system. Proponents believe that fluids will cleanse the system from impurities, including in the liver.

Liquid diet methods include clear liquid diet and full liquid diet.  Clear liquid diet only allows transparent liquid foods like clear fruit juices, vegetable broth, clear gelatin desserts, or clear carbonated drinks. Meanwhile full liquid diet allows both clear and opaque liquid foods comprising milk, cream soup, milkshakes, puddings, ice cream, smooth cooked cereals, fruit juices (without pulp), water, coffee  and clear carbonated beverages.

Liquid diets however are normally prescribed for medical purposes, not specifically for weight loss. If you need to reduce calorie associated with liquid diets, Mediterranean Diet is mostly recommended.