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Full-Liquid Foods and Drinks

If you have appetite loss, weight loss, or vomiting, your doctor or dietitian may suggest you follow a full-liquid diet. Use this list for ideas on what foods and drinks you can include in a full-liquid diet.

Refined, hot cereals

  • Cream of Wheat
  • Cream of Rice
  • instant oatmeal
  • grits

Soups

  • bouillon
  • broth (such as chicken, vegetable, or beef) 
  • soup that has been strained or put through a blender 

Drinks

  • carbonated drinks 
  • coffee 
  • fruit drinks 
  • fruit punch
  • milk 
  • milkshakes
  • smoothies 
  • sports drinks (such as Gatorade or Powerade)
  • tea 
  • tomato juice 
  • vegetable juice 
  • water

Desserts and snacks 

  • custard (soft or baked) 
  • frozen yogurt 
  • fruit purees that are watered down 
  • gelatin (Jell-O)
  • honey 
  • ice cream with no chunks, such as nuts or cookie pieces 
  • jelly 
  • pudding 
  • sherbet
  • sorbet 
  • syrup 
  • yogurt (plain or vanilla) 

Protein shakes and supplements 

  • instant breakfast drinks, such as Carnation Breakfast Essentials 
  • protein supplements, such as Ensure and Boost
  • clear nutrition supplements, such as Boost Breeze and Ensure Clear
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