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According to the National Cancer Institute, a full liquid diet includes foods and drinks that are liquid at room temperature or liquefy easily, but this generally excludes eggs. While raw eggs are a liquid, cooking solidifies their proteins, meaning that most preparations of eggs are not compliant with a standard full liquid diet. Understanding the specific criteria is crucial for anyone preparing for surgery or managing a medical condition.

According to dietary guidelines from leading hospitals, standard chunky scrambled eggs are typically restricted on a liquid diet. However, depending on the specific type of liquid diet—full versus clear—and how the eggs are prepared, it is sometimes possible to safely consume a modified version of scrambled eggs on a liquid diet. This guide provides a detailed look at the different stages of liquid diets and explains exactly how and when eggs can be incorporated, if at all.