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The Foods That Trainers Won't Eat

The Foods Celebrity Trainers Won't Eat

August 19, 2011

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by Michele Foley 17

Through interviews and Twitter, we asked the top celebrity trainers one question: is there any food item you won't eat and recommend clients to do the same? What we ended up with was a wide variety of answers, and while many of these off-limit foods seemed to make everyone's lists, there were a few answers that surprised us. Keep reading to see which foods celebrity trainers like Harley Pasternak, Jackie Warner, and Tara Stiles keep out of their kitchen, and then vote on whether or not you agree.

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17 Comments

booglass 1 year 8 weeks

I am late to the party on this one but wanted to make a comment. As a person who is lactose intolerant margarine is my only option for a butter substitute. Am I worried about trans fats, etc? Not really. I work out, eat in moderation and am a vegetarian who does not consume dairy products.

taylor55 1 year 12 weeks

Okay, so mental note: Stay far away from Harley Pasternak. I refuse to listen to anyone who tells me not to eat certain fruits. This is what contributes to disordered eating for a lot of people! Shaming them for eating healthy food that has antioxidants and vitamins in it.

Pazuzu 1 year 15 weeks

actually there are a lot of naturally occuring ingredients that are hard to pronounce. just because a word looks weird doesnt mean its a chemical or man made. and the only people that should avoid gluten are those with celiacs desease.i say live by the rule of moderation and exercise daily.

Giasbash6260 1 year 17 weeks

I COMPLETELY AGREE WITH EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THESE TIPS!!!!! They're DEAD ON! http://www.gigieatscelebrities.com --- some of you are featured in my web series! Launching Feb 21!

our-nutritionblog 1 year 24 weeks

Grapes are probably best known for being loaded with potassium, a mineral that strengthens the alkaline reserves in the body while helping to stimulate kidney function and regulate the heartbeat. But grapes are also a great source of iron which builds hemoglobin in the blood. Grapes stimulate digestive juices, promote action in the bowels, cleanse the liver, and eliminate uric acid from the body. They also soothe the nervous system -- few other fruits can do this. http://www.fatloss-4-idiots.biz

amandachalynn 1 year 38 weeks

Amelie, those are grapes. I'm pretty sure they're concord grapes. I'm so glad to see everyone else thought some of these were crazy.

SaraNoH 1 year 39 weeks

gah, I hate when a "qualified" person demonizes one specific food, especially when it is generally considered good. I was munching on a bowl of grapes as I read this and boy did my old ED mindset kick in and get pissed off. And You could never convince me to give up bananas. Ever.

amber512 1 year 39 weeks

*dietitian

amber512 1 year 39 weeks

This is exactly why I wouldn't mind listening to a trainer for fitness advice, but definitely not going to listen to them about nutrition! They are not dieticians.

Meg Pink Giggles 1 year 39 weeks

I agree with most of the comments... I can understand eliminating soda, high sugar yogurt, and processed foods. But I don't think a lot of the other stuff is scientifically backed up. www.pinkgiggles.org

TheCurvyGoddess 1 year 39 weeks

I just think these are really strange choices and borderline obsessive. Not good and healthy.

tigr3bianca 1 year 39 weeks

I agree that bananas do fill you up. I'm not a big breakfast person but I can munch a banana and feel full until lunch. Banning any food is just like a crash diet, you eventually will give in. Small portions of the "forbidden" food is better than totally avoiding it. @bisou, a glass of wine instead of dessert is fine, its even endorsed by the Zone diet. All these trainers are working with celebrities. That alone tells you the level of reality in their statements.

Amelie074 1 year 39 weeks

I'm trying to figure out why there is a picture of blueberries when they're talking about bananas and grapes! LoL! And I don't understand the 'bananas don't fill you up.' Really? Bananas are awesome for a 90 calories snack, especially before a workout.

Dare You To 1 year 39 weeks

Bananas DO have fiber--what is HP talking about ??

bisou002 1 year 39 weeks

Sigh, I know alcohol isn't very healthy, but isn't red wine incredibly good for you in moderation? Can't I have a small glass in place of dessert? In any case, I agree with 2muchtv in that completely banning a food isn't necessarily a healthy way to eat - especially bananas and grapes! I eat a banana every single day and I'll be darned if I'm letting some Hollywood fitness schmoe convince me that it's not healthy.

2muchtv 1 year 39 weeks

I dunno abut HP, but bananas keep me full. Always. And as for grapes, I'd rather ban the refined carbs than grapes. One of my "fad diet" triggers is when someone demonizes one food without really backing it up, and grapes have WAY more than just sugar in them. A former, nutrition obsessed, roommate of mine did research, and told me that all fruits & veggies, no matter the calories and fat count, all had redeeming aspects to them, so shouldn't be demonized. If I named a food, she'd tell me the amount of vitamin blah blah that food had...she's kinda awesome =) As for yogurt, how can yogurt be banned but not milk? It's the same thing, but with good bacteria. Don't eat crap like Yoplait, but a blanket ban seems silly.