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Lists of Foods and Liquids

Clear Liquids

This list may help if you have diarrhea. See "Diarrhea" for more information.

Types of Liquids	Includes . . .
Soups	Bouillon Clear, fat-free broth Consommé Strained vegetable broth
Drinks	Apple juice Clear carbonated beverages Cranberry or grape juice Fruit-flavored drinks Fruit punch Sports drinks Tea Water
Sweets	Fruit ices without fruit pieces Fruit ices without milk Honey Jelly Plain gelatin dessert Popsicles

Foods and Drinks That Are High in Calories or Protein

This list may help if you need ideas for keeping your weight the same. See "Should I follow a special diet while I am getting radiation therapy?" and "Throat Changes" for more information.

Types of Foods and Drinks	Includes . . .
Soups	Cream soups
Drinks	Instant breakfast shakes Milkshakes Whole milk (instead of low-fat or skim)
Main meals and other foods	Beans, legumes Butter, margarine, or oil Cheese Chicken, fish, or beef Cottage cheese Cream cheese on crackers or celery Deviled ham Eggs, such as scrambled or deviled eggs Muffins Nuts, seeds, wheat germ Peanut butter
Desserts and other sweets	Custards Frozen yogurt Ice cream Puddings Yogurt
Replacements and other supplements	Powdered milk added to foods (pudding, milkshakes, or scrambled eggs) High-protein supplements, such as Ensure® and Carnation® Instant Breakfast®

Foods and Drinks That Are Easy on the Stomach

This list may help if you have diarrhea or nausea and vomiting. See "Diarrhea" and "Nausea and Vomiting" for more information.

Types of Foods and Drinks	Includes . . .
Soups	Clear broth, such as chicken or beef
Drinks	Clear carbonated beverages Cranberry or grape juice Fruit-flavored drinks Fruit punch Sports drinks Tea Water
Main meals and snacks	Boiled potatoes Chicken, broiled or baked without the skin Crackers Cream of wheat Noodles Oatmeal Pretzels Rice Toast
Sweets	Angel food cake Canned peaches Gelatin Sherbet Yogurt