DIETARY INSTRUCTIONS: HIGH PROTEIN, LOW CARBOHYDRATE DIET
The main goals of patient preparation with a low carbohydrate diet and at least 6 hours of fasting are to ensure low blood glucose and insulin levels, for optimal uptake of the radiopharmaceutical in the target structures.
Allowed Foods:
Foods Not Allowed:
The main goals of patient preparation with a low carbohydrate diet and at least 6 hours of fasting are to ensure low blood glucose and insulin levels, for optimal uptake of the radiopharmaceutical in the target structures.
Allowed Foods:
- All meats, poultry, fish, and shellfish
- Hard cheeses
- Non-starchy vegetables such as: broccoli, spinach, green beans, asparagus, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, cucumber, lettuce, mushrooms, radishes, zucchini
- Sugar-free nuts and peanut butter
- Zero-calorie sodas and beverages
- Eggs
- Oil, margarine, butter
Foods Not Allowed:
- Grains
- Pasta
- Legumes
- Fruits and fruit juices
- Sugar, honey, desserts, candies
- Starchy vegetables such as peas, corn, potatoes, beets
- Alcohol and nicotine products (avoid for 12 hours before examination)
- Breads
- Rice
- Jams and jellies
- Milk (including oat, almond, or soy), yogurt
- Coffee or tea (nothing with caffeine)
- DO NOT use chewing gum or candy
