Dairy
Milk helps accelerate kids’ growth but adults no longer need to grow. Make dairy and dairy products like cheese or yogurt an occasional indulgence. Try substituting almond or coconut milk if you like to add to tea or coffee.

Beans & Nuts
Legumes such as beans are okay to eat occasionally but can be inflammatory if eaten too much. Nuts are great natural snacks – they can be calorie-dense, so watch the portion. Choose other nuts over peanuts because peanuts are technically legumes. 

Sauces & Dips
Sauce can elevate bland ingredients. Enjoy a variety of sauce with good food – sauces primarily made from vegetables are the best. Dips also help add flavor, but watch out for misnomers like “spinach and artichoke dip” which in reality is mostly cream cheese and sour cream. What are you dipping with? Probably carbs like chips or bread. As weird as it sounds, consider just eating the dip (e.g. salsa) if it’s tasty and healthy. 

Bars & Shakes
Bars and shakes are okay if you feel faint after a workout or if you are doing a strenuous activity like a backpacking trip. They are too processed and are less ideal than real food when even on a daily basis. 

Processed Foods
Food additives that are difficult to pronounce are typically added to processed food – not for your health benefits, but to preserve shelf life to benefit the business. Our bodies are not meant to consume processed foods with chemicals inside.