The Gentle Colonoscopy: A Dietary Guide for Your Preparation and Aftercare

By Carla Greenspan Roter and Yvette Farkas

The Gentle Colonoscopy outlines an easy to follow soft diet program that is essential for any colonoscopy preparation. It is a comprehensive guide which takes you through both before the procedure and your aftercare step by step, to help you prepare for your colonoscopy.

In this guidebook, you will learn about:

*The soft diet protocol
*Step-by-step instructions on what to do every day during the the week leading up to your colonoscopy
*What you should drink
*What you should eat
*How to mentally prepare for the procedure
*What are electrolytes, why they are important and how to maintain them
*What are probiotics and why they are important
*Clear instructions on what do to after your colonoscopy
*Tips on healthy eating practices for better digestion
*Delicious recipes that can be used on this program and any time for the health of your colon

• Language: English
• Publisher: BookBaby
• Release date: Feb 10, 2018
• ISBN: 9781543924855

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The Gentle Colonoscopy

Copyright © 2018 Carla Greenspan Roter

All rights reserved. This book or any portion thereof may not be reproduced or used in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of the publisher except for the use of brief quotations in a book review.

ISBN (Print Edition): 978-1-54392-484-8

ISBN (eBook Edition): 978-1-54392-485-5

Dedication

I dedicate this booklet to the memory of my sister, Davida, my inspiration and the one who always told me I could do anything and everything. During the last two years of her life, she gave me the insight to go forward and the encouragement to follow my vision and dreams.

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Introduction to the Protocol

Mentally Preparing for your Colonoscopy

The Gentle Colonoscopy Protocol

Foods to Enjoy While Preparing for Your Colonoscopy9

Foods to Avoid on this Protocol

Protocol Days 1- 4

Protocol for Day 5 – Your Transition Day

Protocol for Day 6 – Day before your Colonoscopy

Protocol for Day 7 (Before Colonoscopy)

Aftercare Protocol

Protocol for Remainder of Day 7 and Day 8

Appendix 1: Recommended Products

Key Supportive Products for This Protocol

What are Probiotics?

What are Electrolytes?

Appendix 2: Recipes

Broths and Soups

Vegetable Potassium Broth

Turkey or Chicken Potassium Bone Broth

Quick and Easy Miso Soup

Salads

Blended Salad

Soups and Stews

Carrot-Leek Soup

Squash Soup

Pea Soup

Red Lentil Stew

Sweet Potato, Pumpkin, Zucchini & Green Bean Soup

Healing Rice Soup

Smoothies

Cocoa and Banana Smoothie

Mango Mint Smoothie

Banana Almond Smoothie

Blueberry and Banana Smoothie

Power – C Berry Smoothie

Alkalizing Protein Smoothie

Snacks

Cashew Mushroom Pate

What People are Saying

Acknowledgements

Foreword

I’ve known Carla for over 20 years. I first met her as a client, and, over the years, I got to know her more personally. In that time, she has helped me overcome various digestive troubles and improve my overall health.

Her passion for helping people is evident in her professionalism, depth