The clear liquid diet is an extreme style of eating common before surgery, colonoscopy prep or during gastrointestinal distress. Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD If you've been told to ...

Bariatric surgery is an option for people who are severely overweight to lose extra pounds and improve associated conditions such as diabetes. However, it’s not an easy way out, and it requires a big ...

Bariatric surgery is a powerful weight-loss tool that requires substantial diet and lifestyle changes after the operation. Ensuring enough nutrition can be challenging, with reduced stomach size and ...

A clear liquid diet is easy for the body to digest but has little nutritional value, so it is not safe for weight loss. However, doctors may prescribe it before certain surgeries and medical ...

Liquid diets don't scream fun. If you've ever been on one, you know that it's often bland, boring, and texture-less. And while sticking to a diet of non-solid foods is pretty miserable for most people ...

A clear liquid diet is a specialized food plan that only provides nutrition found in liquids. This diet requires very little digestion while still providing some energy and enough fluid to prevent ...

Different liquid diets accomplish different things. Some studies suggest liquid diets may support your weight loss goals while others suggest the opposite. Losing weight is a very common goal. Whether ...

Most people receive adequate nutrition through a healthful, well-balanced diet that consists of solid foods. For individuals with stomach and bowel conditions (such as cancer or Crohn’s disease) a ...

If you've been told to follow a clear liquid diet, you may be wondering what that means and what foods (if any) it includes. But it's not as tricky as it sounds. "A clear liquid diet is a diet made up ...