Shopping List for Your Colonoscopy Prep

Top three colonoscopy prep diet tips

For five days before your colonoscopy, you will want to stay on a low-residue diet (see below). Staying away from foods that are high in residue will make your prep more comfortable and successful.
On the day of your prep, your diet should be clear liquids ONLY.
IMPORTANT: If you are unsure about what you can and cannot eat, call your doctor's office! It's better to check ahead than to have your procedure cancelled after you've gone through the prep!

For five days before your colonoscopy, stay on a low-residue diet with these foods:

It's essential that you stay on a clear liquid dietthe day before your colonoscopy. The following are acceptable:

Plain water
Apple juice
White grape juice
Lemonade with no pulp
Yellow or green Jell-O
Popsicles and Italian ice: no red, orange, or purple colors
Clear sodas: cola, ginger ale, 7-Up, Sprite: no red, orange, or purple colors
Broth: chicken, beef, bone, or bouillon
Hard candies or gummy bears: no red, orange, or purple colors

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