Jell-O (no red, purple, or orange in color. We prefer that you have only light colors such as yellow or pink.)
Can I have strawberry Jell-O before a colonoscopy?
Red dye or purple dye masks the lining of the colon and can interfere with getting accurate results. Here is a Top Five list of red and purple foods and drinks to avoid before your colonoscopy: Jell-O—Avoid strawberry, raspberry, cherry or black cherry and grape. Popsicles—Avoid any red or purple in a variety pack.2014-02-21
Is Blue Jell-O OK for colonoscopy prep?
DO NOT EAT ANY SOLID FOODS! You can only drink clear liquids for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. See the list of clear liquids in this packet. Avoid red, orange and purple colored Jell-O and Gatorade.
What kind of Jell-O can you have on a clear liquid diet?
plain gelatin (Jell-O) popsicles without fruit pulp or fruit pieces inside. sports drinks (Gatorade, Powerade, Vitamin Water) strained tomato or vegetable juice.
What color of Jell-O can I eat before a colonoscopy?
Jell-O (no red, purple, or orange in color. We prefer that you have only light colors such as yellow or pink.)
Is Blue Jell-O OK for colonoscopy?
Remember that you can have certain clear foods on the day of your exam such as Jell-O (without fruit), Italian ice, Gummy Bears as well as Gatorade and other sports and soft drinks. (However, avoid eating or drinking anything purple, red or orange as this can look like blood to your doctor during the exam.)2016-04-21
Is orange Jell-O considered clear liquid?
You can only drink clear liquids for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. See the list of clear liquids in this packet. Avoid red, orange and purple colored Jell-O and Gatorade. This discolors your stool and interferes with the colonoscopy.
Can I eat vanilla Jell-O before a colonoscopy?
The day before you colonoscopy, don't eat solid foods, consume only clear liquids. These include clear broth or bouillon, black coffee or tea, clear soft drinks or sport drinks, clear apple or white grape juice, and Jell-O or popsicles (no red, orange or purple colors allowed).2016-04-21