liquid diet

• Dieta que consiste principalmente en líquidos, como agua, caldo, jugo o batidos nutritivos, prescrita a menudo por razones médicas o para perder peso.

A diet consisting primarily of liquids such as water, broth, juice, or nutritional shakes, often prescribed for medical reasons or for weight loss.

1. Medical dietary regimenB2formal

   A diet consisting only of liquids, often prescribed for medical reasons such as before surgery or for digestive issues.

   Dieta líquida

   • The doctor recommended a liquid diet for two days before the colonoscopy.
   • After the surgery, he was placed on a clear liquid diet.
   • She followed a liquid diet to give her digestive system a rest.

2. Weight loss planB1informal

   A diet where solid food is replaced with liquids, such as juices, smoothies, or shakes, for the purpose of losing weight.

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   • She tried a liquid diet to lose weight quickly for the summer.
   • Many celebrities promote liquid diets for rapid detox.
   • He lost ten pounds on a liquid diet, but gained it back quickly.