Table 2 Preparatory diet

Permitted foods (high fat/protein permitted, low carbohydrate)

Fried fatty, unsweetened meats (i.e. chicken, turkey, fish, steak, ham, bacon)

Fried eggs

Tea and coffee without milk or sugar

Water

Sugar substitutes (e.g. Equal, Nutrasweet, Sweet’N Low)

Foods not permitted

Food containing carbohydrates and sugars including artificial sweeteners containing sucralose (e.g. Splenda) and lactose (e.g. sugarless)

Processed meats (including sausages), milk, cheese, bread, bagels, cereal, cookies, toast, pasta, crackers, muffins, peanut butter, nuts, fruit juices, potatoes, lollies, fruit, rice, chewing gum, mints, cough drops, vegetables, beans and alcohol