A person doesn't need to eat food to live. A person can live on a liquid diet for the rest of their life, as long as they get enough calories, nutrients and protein.
Meal replacement shakes (Slim-Fast, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Ensure, Boost, Special K protein shakes, etc...) have enough calories, nutrients and protein, and fruit and vegetable juices are full of essential vitamins and minerals. An ideal liquid diet would consist of some type of meal replacement shake and juice.
Can someone live on a liquid diet for life?
Here's what some doctors, therapists and a nutritionist have to say -
- Dr. Maiysha Clairborne (from http://www.mbswellness.org) says, "Yes, if they get sufficient calories, nutrients, and protein, a person could sustain on a liquid diet."
- Dr. Deborah Brenner-Liss ([email protected]) says, "Of course, if you get enough nutrients, protein and calories."
- Dr. Jackson Gates ([email protected]) says, "Yes."
- Dr. Andrew Weil ([email protected]) says, "It is possible."
- [email protected] says, "The answer is yes."
- Carolyn Costin - therapist ([email protected]) says, "The answer is you CAN live a life eating liquid foods."
- Deanna James - therapist ([email protected]) says, "It is possible to live on a liquid diet."
- Alane Palmer - nutritionist ([email protected]) says, "Yes. If you are using good meal replacement shakes."
Can someone live on a liquid diet, of orange juice, vegetable juice and meal replacement shakes, for life?
Here's what a registered dietician has to say -
- Stacia Helfand (from nutritiouslife.com) says, "Living on orange juice, vegetable juice and meal replacement shakes is possible -- we do it for patients in the hospital when they have certain medical conditions. Most of the meal replacement shakes have a full multivitamin in them, and it is possible to meet the needs of many with just the meal replacement shakes and no juice supplements."
Here's someone that's on a liquid diet -
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-464814/Professor-claims-survive-just-sunshine-fruit-juice.html
Michael Werner hasn't eaten since 2001. He survives on just sunlight and different kinds of drinks. Michael claims he gets all the sustenance he needs from the sun and the occasional coffee, fruit juice or glass of wine. He has just 4 coffees and 2 fruit juices every day plus an occasional glass of wine. Michael is very healthy, and he doesn't want to ever eat again. He says he would be stupid to eat again.
Here's some people that say someone can live on a liquid diet for life -
http://www.inspire.com/jennuine/journal/venting-and-is-liquid-diet-okay-long-term/
Venting.....and is liquid diet okay LONG TERM?
- By chewy1
Reply 656688
"Yes, you could live on liquids. As long as you get the vitamins and minerals to meet your needs along with the calories, you should be o.k."
- By skatingballerina
Reply 656773
"I'm sure there are others that do liquid diets for life as well."
- By NancyL
Reply 656947
"I have been on a liquid diet for 5 1/2 years. I am so much healthier than I was 5 1/2 years ago."
- By NancySiegal
Reply 656958
"I have been on a liquid diet for three years now and I am doing really well. My doctor actually suggested that some of his patients manage better on a liquid diet which he supports."
- By sapphire0698
Reply 657168
"I think it is possible to be on a liquid diet forever. I know many here have been on a liquid diet for years. Both my GI and GP docs recommended a liquid diet. My dietitian said it is ok as long as I get enough calories, nutrients and protein."
- By jennuine
Reply 658111
"Glad that it works better for you, and relieving to see that a doc actually said it was best. Happy to see that its very doable to have an o.k. life with liquid diet."
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20111220102938AAAgML7
Is there a liquid diet that someone can live on for life?
- Jamie says, "You could live off of meal replacement shakes. You could probably, also, live off of Body By Vi Shakes."
- Serpent says, "Milk is the only liquid you can live off for life. It contains protein and all the nutrients your body needs for survival...As evident in babies."
- ? says, "You could juice fruits or vegetables. I think there is a movie about a guy that lived off of vegetable juice."
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070802132910AA6ux4o
Is it possible to live on a liquid diet?
- minty359 says, "Yes, you can use a product called Ensure. It contains all the vitamins and protein that you need."
- footyfan says, "You can live off a liquid diet healthily by drinking special protein drinks. They have all the vitamins and nutrients you need."
- nephthys says, "Many people live on liquid diets. People with anorexia live off of this stuff."
- fallenso says, "Yes, you can live on a liquid diet."
- sadirony says, "Yes, you can live off Ensure or Boost, which are nutritional supplements."
http://www.newaskandanswers.com/Health/Could-a-person-survive-on-Ensure-or-Boost-and-nothing-else/_224
Could a person survive on Ensure or Boost and nothing else?
- viewonlife says, "Yes, It is possible to survive on Ensure or Boost only. It will provide you with what you need to live."
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20111220075831AAItzb4
Can someone live on a liquid diet for the rest of their life, if they drink meal replacement drinks?
- beowulf says, "I have a neighbor, who is a good friend of mine, who is wheelchair-ridden, and he gets green juices (made fresh from a juicer everyday - organic 'whole foods') carrot, kale, apples (for sweetness) and broccoli. He gets fruits from frozen fruit (blender) and protein from (gardens of life) raw, organic powder which he has blended with organic soy milk (NO GMO please). He has been doing this eversince his automobile accident in 2008 and has recently undergone a stemcell procedure (with the help of physical therapy). He has been able to move his hands and sit up without the chair. He goes to a D.O., and he attributes his comeback to his diet and will power. However, if you decide to drink your meals instead of chew them, then make sure the food that you ingest is as organic as possible."
http://www.drug3k.com/forum_health/First-Aid/Hw-can-I-live-without-having-any-food-rest-of-my-life-110400.htm
How can I live without having any food for the rest of my life?
- Cartoon Star says, "It can be done by drinking water, juices, milk, nutrition drinks (Ensure). All have nutritional value. Vitamins come in liquid form, as do minerals."
- alis volat propriis says, "The food is not the important part, the nutrients are. You can subsist on water and nutrient supplements in the form of liquid or capsules."
- w00hahaha says, "You could live on a liquid diet."
http://weightgain.lifetips.com/faq/122846/0/because-of-surgery-i-had-i-am-on-a-liquid-diet-for-life-how-do-i-gain-weight/index.html
- The person, who asked the question on this site, is on a liquid diet for life.
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Liquid-diet-for-life/show/987978
- On this site, a person's doctor prescribed them a liquid diet for life.
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/interactive/discussion/Can-you-survive-on-liquid-food-only-your-whole-life-t18425-f37.html
Can you survive on liquid food only your whole life?
- hubbub says, "I suppose u can as long as what u r drinking contains all the approriate vitamins etc"
http://www.chacha.com/question/how-long-can-a-person-live-on-liquid-alone
How long can a person live on liquid alone?
- Someone says, "It depends on the liquid. Liquids such as SlimFast, have all the nutrients to sustain you for life if that was all you consumed."
http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1036258
Can you live on Boost?
- Rinky Dinky Do says, "Yes."
- TaylorMade says, "Yes, Boost can keep you alive. They use it here in the hospitals."
http://ph.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120630111449AAIR6J4
Can you live without eating solid foods?
- Dal_girl says, "Yep, you could live without solid foods."
- Answerer 2 says, "As long as your body gets the nutrients it needs, yes, you can. However, you will begin to notice that when not consuming solids, your body seems to have lots of energy! This is because your body doesn't have to work as hard to digest what you consume."
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20101130201647AAiC2w9
Can people live off liquid only?
- ckngbbbl says, "Of course. Many invalids do for years. As long as that liquid contains all the nutrients we need, of course."
- mim says, "Babies do, some for years. Invalid people in hospice can live on liquid for decades."
- Tiki-Man Jenkins says, "Yes."
http://promealreplacementshakes.com/1259/liquid-diet-soups-juice-fruit-vegetables/
- minty359 says, "Yes you can use a product called ensure. It contains all the vitamins, proteins that you need."
- fallensoldier says, "Yes you can live on a liquid diet."
- nephthys76 says, "Many people live on liquid diets"
http://www.quora.com/Can-one-live-on-a-liquid-diet-and-still-recieve-all-needed-nutrition
Can one live on a liquid diet and still recieve all needed nutrition?
- Alex K. Chen says, "Yes."
http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/334770
How long can a body survive without food or water?
- Mizz Murder says, "My nephew has a eating disorder and has now went 2 yrs with out consuming solid food. All he has put into his body for two yrs now is milk mixed with nestle quick and that is it."
I emailed this question to some people -
Could a person live on a liquid diet for life, if they got enough calories, nutrients and protein?
Here's what those people have to say -
- SaxyOmega90125 (http://www.ask.com/answers/206101041/could-a-person-live-on-a-liquid-diet-for-life-if-they-got-enough-calories-nutrients-and-protein) says, "Well, those liquids would be a little on the thick side, but theoretically, if a person were to get sufficient nutrients, yes."
- JoeO (http://www.ask.com/answers/206101041/could-a-person-live-on-a-liquid-diet-for-life-if-they-got-enough-calories-nutrients-and-protein) says, "People can live on a clear liquid diet for life. This works quiet well for people with stomach and bowel conditions."
- blumoon0891 (http://www.webanswers.com/health/nutrition/could-a-person-live-on-a-liquid-diet-for-life-if-they-got-enough-calories-nutrients-and-protein-f846ff) says, "Yes, I would think so. The body is mostly made up of water so as long as they are hydrated and get all of the vitamins, minerals and protein it is possible."
I emailed this question to some people -
Can someone live on a liquid diet for the rest of their life, if they drink meal replacement drinks like Slim Fast, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Ensure, Boost or Special K protein shakes?
Here's what those people have to say -
- Evelyn Alexander (http://en.allexperts.com/q/Special-Diets-768/2011/12/liquid-diets.htm) says, "Yes."
- Laurie Beebe (http://en.allexperts.com/q/Nutrition-Dieting-939/2011/12/liquid-diets.htm) says, "Yes, in fact, some people do live on drinks such as Ensure for life. Ross products from Abbott Laboratories developed Ensure for people to live on."
- Sarah A. Allen (http://en.allexperts.com/q/Special-Diets-768/2011/12/liquid-diets-2.htm) says, "There are a lot of people who live off of a totally liquid diet. You can survive off liquid meal replacement formulas."
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Nutrition-Dieting-939/2011/12/liquid-diets-1.htm
- Lawrence Sanchez thinks someone can live on a liquid diet for the rest of their life.
http://www.healthyfoodandsupplementsforsurvival.com/limu, http://barbarathornton.iamlimu.com
Can a person live off a liquid diet?
- Barbara Thornton says, "With Limu, the answer is yes. A person can live off a liquid diet for life, if the liquid diet contains nutrients, protein and carbohydrates. The Limu Lean Weight Management System is a liquid diet that provides all the necessities for a properly functioning body. Limu Lean Meal Replacement Shakes provide over 70 whole food nutrients that come from seaweed. I fully believe in nutrient intake vs solid food intake. This is why I am Limu for life. By drinking my Limu everyday, I know without a doubt that I am giving my body what it needs to stay healthy and function in a proper manner. I love helping people, on a liquid diet, live life to the fullest."
http://www.allexperts.com/user.cgi?m=6&catID=939&expID=108729&qID=5056742
Can someone live on a liquid diet for life?
- Laurie Beebe says, "Yes, Ashley, it is entirely possible. Formulas like Ensure and Boost (which can be found at your local grocery or drug store) meet 100% of the daily requirements for the nutrients we know are essential. The bottom line is, a nutritious and well-balanced diet can be provided in liquid form and someone can live with that for many years."
http://www.allexperts.com/user.cgi?m=6&catID=939&expID=123320&qID=5056739
Can someone live on a liquid diet of meal replacement shakes, orange juice and vegetable juice for life?
- Tom Corson-Knowles says, "Theoretically, as long as you're getting enough water, carbs, protein and fat in your diet, you should be able to live on that diet for a very long time."
http://www.avvo.com/medical-advice/can-someone-live-on-a-liquid-diet-for-life--905665.html
Can someone live on a liquid diet for life?
- Timothy Bradley Hill says, "It is certainly possible to live on a liquid diet for life. If caloric intake is adequate, and all of the essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals and micronutrients are consumed, a person could live on a liquid diet on an ongoing basis."
http://www.drugs.com/answers/person-survive-ensure-boost-588950.html
Could a person survive on Ensure or Boost and nothing else?
- kaismama says, "They can and do. We give ensure and other specialty feedings like it to patients."
http://www.chacha.com/question/can-a-person-live-on-ensure-alone
Can a person live on ensure alone?
- The answerer says, "It is possible you could live on just that."
http://malaysia.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120628055625AAxlUlk
How long can an elderly person live on ensure only?
- Stella Mk 2 says, "Ensure is a complete food replacement. They could live on it indefinitely, with some water as well. It is probably a lot more healthy than the average meal."
- adeline says, "As long as they drink enough of it to receive adequate calories and nutrition, they can live on it indefinitely."
- Get In Line says, "There are many people of all ages who, for whatever reason cannot ingest solid food. Ensure is basically 'liquid food', so one can survive on it indefinitely...as long as they get adequate hydration (water) as well."
http://answerit.news24.com/Question/Can%20a%20person%20only%20drink%20meal%20replacements%20and%20survive?/11829
Can a person only drink meal replacements and survive?
- Thumbsie says, "Yes if you get very good meal replacements."
- moannet says, "Yep you wll. I've survived the past 4 years."
- Unquiet says, "As long as the meal replacement had adequate calories and the correct nutrients, you can live just fine! Certainly preferable to eating badly."
http://www.livestrong.com/article/324869-what-is-the-nutritional-value-of-promote-liquid-supplement/
Promote liquid supplement is a nutritionally complete drink that can be used as a sole source of nutrition.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/50407-liquid-nutritional-drinks/
Liquid nutritional drinks are a convenient way to supplement the calories, fat, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals of a regular meal in one quick and tasty drink.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/551532-can-supplemental-nutritional-drinks-help-with-neuropathic-pain/
Supplemental nutritional drinks often contain vitamins and minerals to help people who can't maintain adequate nutrition through diet get the nutrients they need.
http://www.protica.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=220
Liquid protein supplements are often recommended by physicians.
Protein supplements are often used in the treatment of many illnesses and other health issues, and when patients have difficulties eating solid food or, like anorexics, do not want to eat solid food, liquid protein supplements are perfect meal replacements.
Meal replacement shakes (Slim-Fast, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Ensure, Boost, Special K protein shakes, etc...) have enough calories, nutrients and protein, and fruit and vegetable juices are full of essential vitamins and minerals. An ideal liquid diet would consist of some type of meal replacement shake and juice.
Can someone live on a liquid diet for life?
Here's what some doctors, therapists and a nutritionist have to say -
- Dr. Maiysha Clairborne (from http://www.mbswellness.org) says, "Yes, if they get sufficient calories, nutrients, and protein, a person could sustain on a liquid diet."
- Dr. Deborah Brenner-Liss ([email protected]) says, "Of course, if you get enough nutrients, protein and calories."
- Dr. Jackson Gates ([email protected]) says, "Yes."
- Dr. Andrew Weil ([email protected]) says, "It is possible."
- [email protected] says, "The answer is yes."
- Carolyn Costin - therapist ([email protected]) says, "The answer is you CAN live a life eating liquid foods."
- Deanna James - therapist ([email protected]) says, "It is possible to live on a liquid diet."
- Alane Palmer - nutritionist ([email protected]) says, "Yes. If you are using good meal replacement shakes."
Can someone live on a liquid diet, of orange juice, vegetable juice and meal replacement shakes, for life?
Here's what a registered dietician has to say -
- Stacia Helfand (from nutritiouslife.com) says, "Living on orange juice, vegetable juice and meal replacement shakes is possible -- we do it for patients in the hospital when they have certain medical conditions. Most of the meal replacement shakes have a full multivitamin in them, and it is possible to meet the needs of many with just the meal replacement shakes and no juice supplements."
Here's someone that's on a liquid diet -
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-464814/Professor-claims-survive-just-sunshine-fruit-juice.html
Michael Werner hasn't eaten since 2001. He survives on just sunlight and different kinds of drinks. Michael claims he gets all the sustenance he needs from the sun and the occasional coffee, fruit juice or glass of wine. He has just 4 coffees and 2 fruit juices every day plus an occasional glass of wine. Michael is very healthy, and he doesn't want to ever eat again. He says he would be stupid to eat again.
Here's some people that say someone can live on a liquid diet for life -
http://www.inspire.com/jennuine/journal/venting-and-is-liquid-diet-okay-long-term/
Venting.....and is liquid diet okay LONG TERM?
- By chewy1
Reply 656688
"Yes, you could live on liquids. As long as you get the vitamins and minerals to meet your needs along with the calories, you should be o.k."
- By skatingballerina
Reply 656773
"I'm sure there are others that do liquid diets for life as well."
- By NancyL
Reply 656947
"I have been on a liquid diet for 5 1/2 years. I am so much healthier than I was 5 1/2 years ago."
- By NancySiegal
Reply 656958
"I have been on a liquid diet for three years now and I am doing really well. My doctor actually suggested that some of his patients manage better on a liquid diet which he supports."
- By sapphire0698
Reply 657168
"I think it is possible to be on a liquid diet forever. I know many here have been on a liquid diet for years. Both my GI and GP docs recommended a liquid diet. My dietitian said it is ok as long as I get enough calories, nutrients and protein."
- By jennuine
Reply 658111
"Glad that it works better for you, and relieving to see that a doc actually said it was best. Happy to see that its very doable to have an o.k. life with liquid diet."
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20111220102938AAAgML7
Is there a liquid diet that someone can live on for life?
- Jamie says, "You could live off of meal replacement shakes. You could probably, also, live off of Body By Vi Shakes."
- Serpent says, "Milk is the only liquid you can live off for life. It contains protein and all the nutrients your body needs for survival...As evident in babies."
- ? says, "You could juice fruits or vegetables. I think there is a movie about a guy that lived off of vegetable juice."
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070802132910AA6ux4o
Is it possible to live on a liquid diet?
- minty359 says, "Yes, you can use a product called Ensure. It contains all the vitamins and protein that you need."
- footyfan says, "You can live off a liquid diet healthily by drinking special protein drinks. They have all the vitamins and nutrients you need."
- nephthys says, "Many people live on liquid diets. People with anorexia live off of this stuff."
- fallenso says, "Yes, you can live on a liquid diet."
- sadirony says, "Yes, you can live off Ensure or Boost, which are nutritional supplements."
http://www.newaskandanswers.com/Health/Could-a-person-survive-on-Ensure-or-Boost-and-nothing-else/_224
Could a person survive on Ensure or Boost and nothing else?
- viewonlife says, "Yes, It is possible to survive on Ensure or Boost only. It will provide you with what you need to live."
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20111220075831AAItzb4
Can someone live on a liquid diet for the rest of their life, if they drink meal replacement drinks?
- beowulf says, "I have a neighbor, who is a good friend of mine, who is wheelchair-ridden, and he gets green juices (made fresh from a juicer everyday - organic 'whole foods') carrot, kale, apples (for sweetness) and broccoli. He gets fruits from frozen fruit (blender) and protein from (gardens of life) raw, organic powder which he has blended with organic soy milk (NO GMO please). He has been doing this eversince his automobile accident in 2008 and has recently undergone a stemcell procedure (with the help of physical therapy). He has been able to move his hands and sit up without the chair. He goes to a D.O., and he attributes his comeback to his diet and will power. However, if you decide to drink your meals instead of chew them, then make sure the food that you ingest is as organic as possible."
http://www.drug3k.com/forum_health/First-Aid/Hw-can-I-live-without-having-any-food-rest-of-my-life-110400.htm
How can I live without having any food for the rest of my life?
- Cartoon Star says, "It can be done by drinking water, juices, milk, nutrition drinks (Ensure). All have nutritional value. Vitamins come in liquid form, as do minerals."
- alis volat propriis says, "The food is not the important part, the nutrients are. You can subsist on water and nutrient supplements in the form of liquid or capsules."
- w00hahaha says, "You could live on a liquid diet."
http://weightgain.lifetips.com/faq/122846/0/because-of-surgery-i-had-i-am-on-a-liquid-diet-for-life-how-do-i-gain-weight/index.html
- The person, who asked the question on this site, is on a liquid diet for life.
http://www.medhelp.org/posts/Gastroenterology/Liquid-diet-for-life/show/987978
- On this site, a person's doctor prescribed them a liquid diet for life.
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/interactive/discussion/Can-you-survive-on-liquid-food-only-your-whole-life-t18425-f37.html
Can you survive on liquid food only your whole life?
- hubbub says, "I suppose u can as long as what u r drinking contains all the approriate vitamins etc"
http://www.chacha.com/question/how-long-can-a-person-live-on-liquid-alone
How long can a person live on liquid alone?
- Someone says, "It depends on the liquid. Liquids such as SlimFast, have all the nutrients to sustain you for life if that was all you consumed."
http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/1036258
Can you live on Boost?
- Rinky Dinky Do says, "Yes."
- TaylorMade says, "Yes, Boost can keep you alive. They use it here in the hospitals."
http://ph.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120630111449AAIR6J4
Can you live without eating solid foods?
- Dal_girl says, "Yep, you could live without solid foods."
- Answerer 2 says, "As long as your body gets the nutrients it needs, yes, you can. However, you will begin to notice that when not consuming solids, your body seems to have lots of energy! This is because your body doesn't have to work as hard to digest what you consume."
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20101130201647AAiC2w9
Can people live off liquid only?
- ckngbbbl says, "Of course. Many invalids do for years. As long as that liquid contains all the nutrients we need, of course."
- mim says, "Babies do, some for years. Invalid people in hospice can live on liquid for decades."
- Tiki-Man Jenkins says, "Yes."
http://promealreplacementshakes.com/1259/liquid-diet-soups-juice-fruit-vegetables/
- minty359 says, "Yes you can use a product called ensure. It contains all the vitamins, proteins that you need."
- fallensoldier says, "Yes you can live on a liquid diet."
- nephthys76 says, "Many people live on liquid diets"
http://www.quora.com/Can-one-live-on-a-liquid-diet-and-still-recieve-all-needed-nutrition
Can one live on a liquid diet and still recieve all needed nutrition?
- Alex K. Chen says, "Yes."
http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/334770
How long can a body survive without food or water?
- Mizz Murder says, "My nephew has a eating disorder and has now went 2 yrs with out consuming solid food. All he has put into his body for two yrs now is milk mixed with nestle quick and that is it."
I emailed this question to some people -
Could a person live on a liquid diet for life, if they got enough calories, nutrients and protein?
Here's what those people have to say -
- SaxyOmega90125 (http://www.ask.com/answers/206101041/could-a-person-live-on-a-liquid-diet-for-life-if-they-got-enough-calories-nutrients-and-protein) says, "Well, those liquids would be a little on the thick side, but theoretically, if a person were to get sufficient nutrients, yes."
- JoeO (http://www.ask.com/answers/206101041/could-a-person-live-on-a-liquid-diet-for-life-if-they-got-enough-calories-nutrients-and-protein) says, "People can live on a clear liquid diet for life. This works quiet well for people with stomach and bowel conditions."
- blumoon0891 (http://www.webanswers.com/health/nutrition/could-a-person-live-on-a-liquid-diet-for-life-if-they-got-enough-calories-nutrients-and-protein-f846ff) says, "Yes, I would think so. The body is mostly made up of water so as long as they are hydrated and get all of the vitamins, minerals and protein it is possible."
I emailed this question to some people -
Can someone live on a liquid diet for the rest of their life, if they drink meal replacement drinks like Slim Fast, Carnation Breakfast Essentials, Ensure, Boost or Special K protein shakes?
Here's what those people have to say -
- Evelyn Alexander (http://en.allexperts.com/q/Special-Diets-768/2011/12/liquid-diets.htm) says, "Yes."
- Laurie Beebe (http://en.allexperts.com/q/Nutrition-Dieting-939/2011/12/liquid-diets.htm) says, "Yes, in fact, some people do live on drinks such as Ensure for life. Ross products from Abbott Laboratories developed Ensure for people to live on."
- Sarah A. Allen (http://en.allexperts.com/q/Special-Diets-768/2011/12/liquid-diets-2.htm) says, "There are a lot of people who live off of a totally liquid diet. You can survive off liquid meal replacement formulas."
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Nutrition-Dieting-939/2011/12/liquid-diets-1.htm
- Lawrence Sanchez thinks someone can live on a liquid diet for the rest of their life.
http://www.healthyfoodandsupplementsforsurvival.com/limu, http://barbarathornton.iamlimu.com
Can a person live off a liquid diet?
- Barbara Thornton says, "With Limu, the answer is yes. A person can live off a liquid diet for life, if the liquid diet contains nutrients, protein and carbohydrates. The Limu Lean Weight Management System is a liquid diet that provides all the necessities for a properly functioning body. Limu Lean Meal Replacement Shakes provide over 70 whole food nutrients that come from seaweed. I fully believe in nutrient intake vs solid food intake. This is why I am Limu for life. By drinking my Limu everyday, I know without a doubt that I am giving my body what it needs to stay healthy and function in a proper manner. I love helping people, on a liquid diet, live life to the fullest."
http://www.allexperts.com/user.cgi?m=6&catID=939&expID=108729&qID=5056742
Can someone live on a liquid diet for life?
- Laurie Beebe says, "Yes, Ashley, it is entirely possible. Formulas like Ensure and Boost (which can be found at your local grocery or drug store) meet 100% of the daily requirements for the nutrients we know are essential. The bottom line is, a nutritious and well-balanced diet can be provided in liquid form and someone can live with that for many years."
http://www.allexperts.com/user.cgi?m=6&catID=939&expID=123320&qID=5056739
Can someone live on a liquid diet of meal replacement shakes, orange juice and vegetable juice for life?
- Tom Corson-Knowles says, "Theoretically, as long as you're getting enough water, carbs, protein and fat in your diet, you should be able to live on that diet for a very long time."
http://www.avvo.com/medical-advice/can-someone-live-on-a-liquid-diet-for-life--905665.html
Can someone live on a liquid diet for life?
- Timothy Bradley Hill says, "It is certainly possible to live on a liquid diet for life. If caloric intake is adequate, and all of the essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals and micronutrients are consumed, a person could live on a liquid diet on an ongoing basis."
http://www.drugs.com/answers/person-survive-ensure-boost-588950.html
Could a person survive on Ensure or Boost and nothing else?
- kaismama says, "They can and do. We give ensure and other specialty feedings like it to patients."
http://www.chacha.com/question/can-a-person-live-on-ensure-alone
Can a person live on ensure alone?
- The answerer says, "It is possible you could live on just that."
http://malaysia.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20120628055625AAxlUlk
How long can an elderly person live on ensure only?
- Stella Mk 2 says, "Ensure is a complete food replacement. They could live on it indefinitely, with some water as well. It is probably a lot more healthy than the average meal."
- adeline says, "As long as they drink enough of it to receive adequate calories and nutrition, they can live on it indefinitely."
- Get In Line says, "There are many people of all ages who, for whatever reason cannot ingest solid food. Ensure is basically 'liquid food', so one can survive on it indefinitely...as long as they get adequate hydration (water) as well."
http://answerit.news24.com/Question/Can%20a%20person%20only%20drink%20meal%20replacements%20and%20survive?/11829
Can a person only drink meal replacements and survive?
- Thumbsie says, "Yes if you get very good meal replacements."
- moannet says, "Yep you wll. I've survived the past 4 years."
- Unquiet says, "As long as the meal replacement had adequate calories and the correct nutrients, you can live just fine! Certainly preferable to eating badly."
http://www.livestrong.com/article/324869-what-is-the-nutritional-value-of-promote-liquid-supplement/
Promote liquid supplement is a nutritionally complete drink that can be used as a sole source of nutrition.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/50407-liquid-nutritional-drinks/
Liquid nutritional drinks are a convenient way to supplement the calories, fat, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals of a regular meal in one quick and tasty drink.
http://www.livestrong.com/article/551532-can-supplemental-nutritional-drinks-help-with-neuropathic-pain/
Supplemental nutritional drinks often contain vitamins and minerals to help people who can't maintain adequate nutrition through diet get the nutrients they need.
http://www.protica.com/absolutenm/templates/?a=220
Liquid protein supplements are often recommended by physicians.
Protein supplements are often used in the treatment of many illnesses and other health issues, and when patients have difficulties eating solid food or, like anorexics, do not want to eat solid food, liquid protein supplements are perfect meal replacements.