7 foods to limit, according to nutritionists
These popular eats may not be the best choices for your health.
Jan, 2026
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Nutritionists are excellent sources for healthy-eating tips. Experts in using food and diet to promote well-being, they can teach you how to select foods that benefit your body, like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. They can also show you how to cut back on foods that contribute to illness and poor health.
It's well known that certain items, such as potato chips and ice cream, should be eaten in moderation because of how they can affect your well-being. But other bites may not be so obvious. Check out some of the top foods nutritionists advise you to limit or avoid. They may surprise you.
Written byTaylor Lupo.
Medically reviewed byGaby Vaca-Flores, RD.
Sources: US Department of Agriculture. Food Search. Accessed May 27 + 2
- US Department of Agriculture. Food Search. Accessed May 27, 2022.
- American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. Allergic to the Fine Print: Food Allergy to Additives, Rare but Real. Last reviewed September 28, 2020.
- Sayago-Ayerdi S, García-Martínez DL, Ramírez-Castillo AC, et al. Tropical Fruits and Their Co-Products as Bioactive Compounds and Their Health Effects: A Review. Foods. 2021 Aug 22;10(8):1952.
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