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Can I Eat Battered Chicken Before a Colonoscopy? The Definitive Answer

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According to numerous gastroenterology guidelines, fried and high-fat foods, including battered chicken, are strictly forbidden in the days leading up to a colonoscopy. This is because these foods leave indigestible residue in your colon, which can compromise the clarity of your bowel and force the procedure to be rescheduled.