Navigating Your Diet for a Successful Colonoscopy

10. The basic colonoscopy diet

When it comes to a colonoscopy diet, the best person to ask is your doctor. He can provide you with specific information about foods and beverages. Your doctor also may help you cope with the diet change, at least for when you're preparing for the procedure. The basic colonoscopy diet, however, is the clear liquid diet. This is effective because it primes your colon for the examination. Consuming clear foods and beverages will help make your examination more successful. You don't have to change your diet permanently, just for the days prior to the examination.