Hi all, I'm wondering if bone broth is acceptable for the clear liquid diet. I'm guessing so but don't see anything mentioned on it here. It can be up to 10 grams of protein per 8 oz serving so I'm thinking it would be a great source.

Yes. My nutritionist said it was. I'm on my liquid diet now and have some.

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I can't imagine it isn't okay so thank you. I'll talk with my doc when surgery is scheduled to be sure but wanted to start my list of things to prepare.....

Absolutely! My nutritionist said it's very good - especially if you make it yourself! The marrow and collagen in it helps with tissue healing!

HW 280
CW 273
SW (TBD 8/24/17...tomorrow!!)
GW 150

I'm pre op. I'm planning to make some before surgery.

How would one make it at home? What bones do you use?

You can use chicken (you'd need 2-3 carcasses to make a good bone broth), turkey, pork, lamb, beef - whatever bones you can get your hands on. Most grocery stores sell soup bones in the freezer section. I like to get my beef bones from EarthFare. They're usually in the freezer case by the meat counter. You can also visit an Asian market if you have one nearby. They usually have a great selection of different types of bones and are usually very inexpensive.

HW 280
CW 273
SW (TBD 8/24/17...tomorrow!!)
GW 150

19 minutes ago, kidchick said:

How would one make it at home? What bones do you use?

I found a bunch of recipes on pinterest. I also thought of freezing it in ice cupe trays so I will have one ounce portions after surgery.

Thank you ladies - I looked up a few recipes and bought bones this morning and it's cooking as I type! Smells really good - can't wait to try it in several hours :).

I just started Beef and chicken in the crockpot. I go on clear liquids sunday along with colon prep.

What else did you use - I put onions, carrots, kale, turmeric, a little apple cider vinegar, garlic, and lots of water of course....any other suggestions?

Carrots, onion, celery, peppercorn, parsley, rosemary, bay leaves, and vinegar.

oh yum - I'm going to go add some herbs...thanks! Good luck with the pre-op liquid diet - I have a feeling the bone broth will be a big help!

My pre op diet has been 2 meals and 3 shakes a day, I just have to have clear liquids the day before surgery which is Sunday.

I am old enough to remember when bone broth was just called broth! Of course you made it with bones and veggies and herbs, based on what leftovers you had in the fridge and what produce was just past its prime. That being said, My son bought me a pressure cooker for Christmas, and it's amazing for making broth!

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