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Follow the low-residue diet for a short time before your colonoscopy to make sure your bowels are clean and empty. This lets the physician see as much of your bowel as possible during the colonoscopy.  \nFoods to avoid while on this diet include:  \nIf you have any questions, please talk with your physician or nurse.  \n• All fruits and vegetables  \n• Legumes, seeds and nuts  \n• Juices with pulp  \n• Milk and milk products (no more than 2 cups per day)  \nStart the low-residue diet 3 days before your procedure.  \nFollow your colonoscopy instructions to check when you should start your clear liquid diet.  \nLow-residue diet  \n\n| Food Group | Recommended Foods | Foods to Avoid |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Meat, poultry, fish and protein substitutes | Beef (tender or ground)\u003Cbr>Chicken or turkey (tender or ground) Eggs, Egg Beaters®\u003Cbr>Fish, seafood, shellfish, tuna Lamb (tender or ground)\u003Cbr>Fresh lean pork (tender or ground) Tofu | Meat that is tough or stringy |\n\n\\  \nLow-residue diet (continued)  \n\n| Food Group | Recommended Foods | Foods to Avoid |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| Grains | Foods made with refined white flour, such as white bread, bagels, English muffins, white dinner rolls, pancakes, and white, refined flour pasta\u003Cbr>Pita bread\u003Cbr>Cold cereals (corn flakes, Rice Krispies®, Special K®)\u003Cbr>White rice\u003Cbr>Tortillas (corn or flour) | Oatmeal\u003Cbr>Cream of Wheat® Muffins\u003Cbr>Bran\u003Cbr>Whole grains |\n| Dairy*(no more than 2 cups per day)\u003Cbr>*If lactoseintolerant, avoid milk products | Milk, buttermilk or lactose-free milk Soy, rice or almond milk\u003Cbr>Regular, soy or lactose-free plain yogurt without any mix-ins\u003Cbr>Kefir\u003Cbr>Mild cheese, cottage cheese, lactosefree cottage cheese | Products with seeds or nuts Yogurt with added fruit, nuts, granola or chocolate mix-ins |\n| Fats | Bacon\u003Cbr>Butter, margarine Vegetable oil, salad dressing, mayonnaise\u003Cbr>Cream or plain gravy Whipped cream\u003Cbr>Creamy peanut butter and all smooth nut butters | Raw nuts, seeds Coconut Olives |\n| Other | Saltines, melba toast, pretzels White potatoes (without the skins) Sherbet, gelatin\u003Cbr>Sugar, plain hard candy Condiments\u003Cbr>Coffee, tea\u003Cbr>Carbonated beverages | All fruits, raisins All vegetables (except white potatoes without the skins) Legumes, beans\u003Cbr>Juices with pulp |\n\nFor more information about Northwestern Medicine, please visit our website at [nm.org](nm.org). Developed by: Northwestern Memorial Hospital Digestive Health Center and Nutrition Services © April 2025 Northwestern Memorial HealthCare  \n900394 (4/25) Colonoscopy Low-Residue Diet","cbCainwKBZ1qasgq","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCainwKBZ1qasgq","pdf",76371,"English","# Foods to Avoid\n## Diet Start Timing\n## Food Group Guidance (Recommended vs Avoid)","[{\"question\":\"Why is a low-residue diet recommended before a colonoscopy?\",\"answer\":\"A low-residue diet reduces the amount of food that stays in the bowels after eating, helping the bowels be clean and empty for better viewing during the colonoscopy.\"},{\"question\":\"When should the low-residue diet start, and when should I switch to clear liquids?\",\"answer\":\"Start the low-residue diet 3 days before the procedure. 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