5 Foods Doctors Never Eat — and 7 They Always Do

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We asked the experts and rounded up a list of foods doctors never eat, and some they always do!

Most of us are well aware that nutrition is a key component to our overall health, and may even be familiar with a little old saying that goes something like, “you are what you eat.” Even though the old adage is a bit eye roll-worthy, there’s much truth to it. Food is the fuel we fill our bodies with in order for our organs to work properly, our cells to divide in a healthy manner, and our energy to be sustainable enough for survival.

But it’s not just any food that fuels our body in the right way. We must consume healthy, nutrient-dense foods to ensure we have all the tools our body needs to grow, repair, and thrive, according to Roger E. Adams, PhD, doctor of nutrition and owner of eatrightfitness.

“There are certain essential nutrients that our bodies cannot provide at all or in sufficient quantities, including certain amino acids, which come from protein are deemed essential, a couple of fatty acids, that come from dietary fats, and certain vitamins and minerals are all essential,” he says. “As long as our diet provides all of these in sufficient quantities, our bodies will have enough to perform optimally.”

While you might think food is food, there are some consequences that come along with a diet that is lacking in nutrients—or filled with bad-for-you ingredients. In fact, a poor quality diet can contribute to worsening inflammation, poor gut health, low energy, heart related issues, mood problems and many other issues, according to Josh Axe, DNM, CNS, DC, founder of Ancient Nutrition, DrAxe.com and author of the best-selling book Ancient Remedies.

“When you’re missing essential nutrients, such as vitamin B12 or vitamin C for example, your immune system and nervous system both take a hit,” he says. “Inflammatory foods in your diet, including those made with added sugar and trans-fats or refined vegetable oils (such corn, safflower, sunflower, soy, peanut oil), fast food, fried foods, highly processed packaged foods, processed meats, artificial sweeteners, too much alcohol, and, for some people, gluten and dairy-containing foods, are capable of contributing to problems like obesity, leaky gut, acid reflux, diabetes, and even anxiety and depression because they mostly contain empty calories.”

Bottom line: Take a cue from these docs and swap the bad for the good when it comes to food. Here are some of the foods doctors never eat —and the ones they rely on each day for optimal nutrition. 

Foods Doctors Never Eat – Nutella

Nutella
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Foie gras 

Foie gras 
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Processed Meats

Processed Meats
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“Fun” Cereals

Fun Cereals
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Agave

Agave
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Foods Doctors Always EatBlueberries

Blueberries
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Avocados

Avocados
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Hummus

Hummus
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Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes
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Red Onions

Red Onions
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Salmon 

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Brussels Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts
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