Liquid Diet... Juicing & Smoothies?

[nyxa 159]

just wanted to know if you can eat smoothies on a liquid diet? i have tons of smoothie recipes...

and can you juice if you're on Clear liquids?

alrighty, thank you!

[MinaT 669]

Most juicing is very high in carbohydrates, the reason for the liquid diet is for the Protein count and low carb count. Carrot juice, Apple, anything you would want to juice, except spinach is high in carbohydrates.

If this is pre-op the answer would most definitely be no and even post-op the answer would still be no.

http://www.carbs-information.com/carbs-in-fruit.htm

Not saying that eventually down the line you can't have a smoothie, but your main bulk of anything should be coming from Protein not carbohydates.

One cup of raw carrot juice is 15 grams of carbohydates. Many people are told to keep their daily allowance between 25-45 or their per serving under 6.

[nyxa 159]

thanks for your reply

i know fruit & stuff is high in carbs, but there's a lot of health benefits to juicing (ie: the documentary fat sick & nearly dead)

so was just curious. thank you for the response, i appreciate that you took the time to write one to me.