The bland diet and cookbook is well pretty and bland .It is also a diet that can help both men and women live healthier lifestyles and shed a few pounds in the process. This special type of diet may also be something needed when special health conditions are found, including GERD, ulcers and similar conditions. With a bland diet the foods that can be consumed are minimized. Foods allowed on a bland diet are usually soft in texture and have little to no seasoning or salt. In addition foods recommended for a bland diet are those that are low in fiber. There are also restrictions on the food that you can eat, as well as on the beverages that can be consumed.A Bland diet can be used indefinitely for those who have health conditions such as those listed above, however, it is not recommended to be used for long-term weight loss benefits. Short term weight loss results with a bland diet have proven to be effective.Bland diet: Foods to eat and avoidFoods you can eat while on a bland diet include: Creamy peanut butter Pudding & Custard Eggs Tofu Soup, especially broth Weak tea Milk & dairy products, low-fat or fat-free only Cooked & frozen vegetables Fruit juices and vegetable juices Breads, crackers, and pasta made with refined white flour Refined hot cereals Lean, tender meats, poultry, whitefish & shellfish Foods to avoid on a bland diet include: Fatty dairy foods, such as whipped cream or high-fat ice cream Strong cheeses, such as bleu or Roquefort Raw vegetables Vegetables that make you gassy, such as broccoli, green peppers, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber and corn Seedy fruits such as berries or figs Dried fruits Whole-grain or bran cereals Fried foods Pickles, sauerkraut, and similar foods Spices, such as hot pepper and garlic Foods with a lot of sugar Seeds and nuts Whole-grain breads, crackers, or pasta Highly seasoned, cured or smoked meats and fish Alcoholic beverages and drinks with caffeine