Learn how a full liquid diet works for surgery recovery and swallowing difficulties, what foods are permitted, and how to ...

Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, RD A full liquid diet includes only liquids and foods that turn into liquid at room ...

Clear liquid diets allow foods that you can see through like gelatin, broth, soda, and popsicles. Solid food and opaque liquids like meat, fruit, and milk are off-limits on a clear liquid diet.