As a registered dietitian, many people are interested in what foods I eat, and just as often, what would never land on my plate. All foods fit, I say to them, and to my patients. Anything in moderation. But truth be told, there are foods that--barring a deserted-island situation--I wouldn't touch. White bread, Spam, sugary breakfast cereals, soda, cheese doodles, and Doritos: Not for me. I avoid foods that offer very limited, if any, nutritional benefit. While I have a few exceptions, at this point, those kinds of foods don't even taste good to me. <\/p>\n
I asked my registered dietitian (RD) friends, with whom I've enjoyed good food and cocktails, what foods they avoid: <\/p>\n
Karen Ansel, MS, RD, CDN, spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and coauthor of The Calendar Diet: A Month by Month Guide to Losing Weight While Living Your Life <\/p>\n
\"As for what I wouldn't eat: hot dogs, without a doubt. Even if they're nitrate-free, they're still made up of too many parts and pieces, which is just unnatural.\" <\/p>\n
Patricia Bannan, MS, RD, author of Eat Right When Time is Tight <\/p>\n
\"Sugary soda. Not only does it taste overly-sweet, it's such a waste of calories. A 12-ounce can of soda has almost 40 grams of sugar, and research shows excess sugar can lead to excess pounds and a myriad of health issues. If you do love a soda, limit it to once or twice a month, and get used to other options like citrus-infused water or non-sugared iced tea.\" <\/p>\n
[Beverage Face-Offs: Which One Is Best?] <\/p>\n
Elisa Zied, MS, RD, CDN, author of Nutrition at Your Fingertips and fellow Eat + Run blogger <\/p>\n
\"I would not eat brains, frog legs, or bugs. Otherwise, no foods are off limits, as I think all foods can fit into a healthful and balanced diet. And when I want something that I don't think of as healthy--like a hot dog, pastrami, French fries, Doritos, or a Hostess cupcake--I have it, but keep the portion small.\" <\/p>\n
Jackie Newgent, RD, culinary nutritionist and author of 1,000 Low-Calorie Recipes <\/p>\n
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