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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

Learn more tips to help manage eating problems.