Full Liquid Diet (General Liquid Diet, Medical Liquid Diet)

A full liquid diet is a more liberal diet than clear liquid diet, which allows only foods in liquid form or those which readily become liquid at body temperature. The diet, if planned carefully, may supply a good amount of essential nutrients.


This dietary management is good for gastritis.

Some Tips for a Full Liquid Diet

• Do not give this diet for a long period of time. Doctors usually prescribe this transitory diet to patients for not more than 2 days.

• Plan and choose liquids that are good sources of protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals. Read labels of commercially-prepared liquid foods.

• Use bended straw for convenience.

• Administer this diet in small frequent feedings.

• Avoid coffee, tea, alcoholic beverages and soda drinks.

Foods Allowed for Full Liquid Diet

Juices

• Fresh fruit juices

• Blended fresh fruits

• Commercial fruit juices

• All fruit shakes

Milk

• All, dairy products, yogurt

• Soymilk

Rice or Rice Substitute

• Thin cereal or rice gruel (lugaw)

• Thin oatmeal with creamer

• Cornstarch

Soups

• Thin soup (cream, strained, etc.)

Meat or Meat Substitute

• Thin blended mung bean (mongo) or any legume

• Geerlig’s cheese (taho)

Fat-rich Foods

• Cream (liquid or melted)

Sugar

• Honey or brown sugar

Desserts

(preferably homemade, low in sugar)

• Jello, plain gelatin, agar (gulaman)

• Ice cream

• Soft custard

• Plain pudding

• Geerlig’s cheese (taho)

Foods Not Allowed

Solid Foods

• All

Beverages

• Wine and alcoholic beverages

• Tea, coffee

Reference: Healing Wonders of Diet Effective Guide to Diet Therapy p.99 & 101 © 2003 Philippine Publishing House ISBN 971-581-013-6