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I urge my colleagues to look at their preparation instructions and to consider catching up with the evidence. We can advise patients that the diet on the day before a colonoscopy may include the following foods: cheese, eggs, milk, white bread, olive oil, butter, beef, chicken, fish, white rice, vanilla ice cream, and plain yogurt. They must avoid the following: popcorn, seeds, nuts, corn, multigrain bread, salad, raw and dried fruits, berries, kiwi, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage. These instructions may take longer to outline than a clear liquid diet, but they will allow our patients to prepare for a colonoscopy in a way that is practical, humane and effective. It is time to follow the science and let our patients eat.