Liquid Diet

A liquid diet is one in which solid foods are replaced with liquids. These types of diets are generally recommended for people who are suffering from some type of stomach illness, as well as pre and post-op for certain surgical procedures. Liquid diets can either be clear liquid diets or full liquid diets. A clear liquid diet consist of colourless foods such as broth, fruit juices, popsicles, jells, and sometimes clear carbonated drinks such as ginger lle or lemon-lime soda. Full liquid diets can contain both transparent and opaque foods, with many of the foods listed above being staples as well as milkshakes, puddings, and some bland cereals such as oatmeal or cream of wheat.
Liquid diets can also be fad diets in which juices act as meal replacements, thus helping individuals lose a great deal of weight quickly. They can also be used to treat morbid obesity. These types of diets are not recommended by most nutritionists or doctors since they are not suitable for long-term use due to their lack of many vital nutrients. People who follow these diets and lose weight often regain all of the weight when solid foods are re-introduced into their diet.
While liquid diets can serve a valid purpose, they are not a useful tool for healthy weight loss. Liquid meals can be used to replace one to two meals a day if used along with healthy snacks and balanced meals. However, if participants don’t learn the basics of portion control and healthy meal planning, these types of diets have been proven unsuccessful for long-term results.