Navigating Your Diet for a Successful Colonoscopy

7. Drink clear liquids

On the day before your colonoscopy, you have to switch to a clear-liquid diet. Any food and drinks in this diet should meet certain criteria. At room temperature, they must be in liquid form. Also, when you hold them up to a light, the light should be able to pass through. You don't have to starve yourself on this diet. The important thing is to make it easier for you to purge before the procedure. Some foods you can consume at this time include plain gelatin, a broth that's fat-free, honey, and ice pops. You have more choices when it comes to beverages. Apart from water, you can drink plain coffee and tea. You can also drink light colored juices with no pulp as well as clear soft drinks and sports drinks.