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 butterPudding & CustardEggsTofuSoup, especially brothWeak teaMilk & dairy products, low-fat or fat-free onlyCooked & frozen vegetablesFruit juices and vegetable juices Breads, crackers, and pasta made with refined white flourRefined hot cerealsLean, tender meats, poultry, whitefish & shellfish Foods to avoid on a bland diet include: Fatty dairy foods, such as whipped cream or high-fat ice creamStrong cheeses, such as bleu or RoquefortRaw vegetablesVegetables that make you gassy, such as broccoli, green peppers, cabbage, cauliflower, cucumber and cornSeedy fruits such as berries or figsDried fruitsWhole-grain or bran cerealsFried foodsPickles, sauerkraut, and similar foodsSpices, such as hot pepper and garlicFoods with a lot of sugarSeeds and nutsWhole-grain breads, crackers, or pastaHighly seasoned, cured or smoked meats and fishAlcoholic beverages and drinks with caffeine