Question of the Day: What food or snack would you hate to give up for a year if you had too?
By DB
@dgobucks226 (37620)
January 24, 2026 10:00am CST
There are many varieties of food we develop a fondness for over the years; some favorites we might even eat multiple times a week. Some people develop their cravings growing up as a child and younger adult carrying over their love of that food item into adulthood. Maybe it was a special meal your mom always made, or perhaps a dessert you developed a desire for like ice cream.
In my case I would hate to part with pizza. Growing up our family always ordered a pizza from a local pizzeria or restaurant pretty much every week of the year. It was a break for mom where she didn't have to cook, everyone in my family enjoyed it, and a great pizza felt like you were getting a special treat. I guess I carried that social and emotional feeling with me into adulthood. It felt like pizza was a food I could not go without.
Fun fact: when I first ate pizza, I disliked the front, chopping it off, preferring just the crusty back piece. Probably the reason I seek out crispy pizza over the doughy kind.
So, what food would you find difficult to abstain from for one year?
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18 responses
@valherma00 (1798)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
24 Jan
anything with potatoes. i like them and they are needed on my weekly food menu
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@dgobucks226 (37620)
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26 Jan
Yes, and potatoes are very good for you too. Helps with digestion health, rich in vitamin C, and are a great energy source too.
In the U.S. some people would have trouble giving up some of these items:
-Mac & cheese, BBQ Spare Ribs, Grilled Cheese Sandwich
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@valherma00 (1798)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
31 Jan
@dgobucks226 vitamin c? forgot about that or didn't know at all. awesome! thank you for your info.
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@GardenGerty (168343)
• United States
25 Jan
Coffee. Any kind of good bread, toasted and with lots of butter.
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@dgobucks226 (37620)
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26 Jan
Oh yes, coffee! I would miss starting off my day with it too. And although it would be good to not eat bread, I would be lost not being able to make a sandwich with it, lol.
Some other food favorites people may not want to give up:
-French Fries, Chili, apple pie, onion rings, mozzarella sticks...
Any of these other choices you would hate to give up?
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@snowy22315 (205414)
• United States
24 Jan
Tooss up between chocolate
and chips..impossible to choose.
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@dgobucks226 (37620)
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27 Jan
@snowy22315 Oh yes, chili is a great comfort food especially in winter and fries is a perfect compliment to a hamburger. I agree! 
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@dgobucks226 (37620)
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26 Jan
I agree, good picks! Two snacks I enjoy having too. Chips for watching football and chocolate to satisfy my sweet tooth, lol.
Some other food favorites people may not want to give up:
-French Fries, Chili, apple pie, onion rings, mozzarella sticks...
Any of these other choices you would hate to give up?
Two snacks I enjoy having too. Chips for watching football and chocolate to satisfy my sweet tooth, lol.
Some other food favorites people may not want to give up:
-French Fries, Chili, apple pie, onion rings, mozzarella sticks...
Any of these other choices you would hate to give up?2 people like this
@dgobucks226 (37620)
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26 Jan
Ha, ha. A whole year is a long time to go without! Thanks for responding...
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@LindaOHio (217836)
• United States
25 Jan
Because of my kidney disease, I have had to cut out many of my favorites -- pizza, Chinese, dairy, so many other things. I do have cheat days though. I can't do without some of these foods forever.
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@LindaOHio (217836)
• United States
27 Jan
@dgobucks226 I LOVE Red Lobster. I'm not supposed to have shellfish anymore; but I will have a cheat day.
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@dgobucks226 (37620)
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26 Jan
I remember a few of your posts mentioning your ordering Chinese and were you not a fan of Red Lobster or one of those similar chains.
Some other food favorites people may not want to give up:
-French Fries, Chili, apple pie, grilled cheese, chicken and mozzarella sticks...
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@dgobucks226 (37620)
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27 Jan
@LindaOHio Yes, I thought it was Red Lobster. Seafoods like shrimp and scallops I would miss having.
Thanks for answer!
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@Ineeddentures (25495)
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24 Jan
Burger.
I do not think I would be happy to give up big juicy meaty beef burgers.
We had a Burger tonight from our fave takeaways.
It was really great
And I could not give burgers up willingly.
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@dgobucks226 (37620)
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27 Jan
@Ineeddentures Chicken is a mainstay in many people's diets. It would be hard to not have it, I agree.
Thanks for your response!
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@dgobucks226 (37620)
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26 Jan
Yes, good one! It is estimated in the U.S. 50 billion burgers are consumed by people each year. 
Just look at all the fast-food places and restaurants which serve them.
Some other food favorites people may not want to give up:
-Nachos, Milk shakes, juicy hamburger, fried chicken
Any of these other choices you would hate to give up?
Just look at all the fast-food places and restaurants which serve them.
Some other food favorites people may not want to give up:
-Nachos, Milk shakes, juicy hamburger, fried chicken
Any of these other choices you would hate to give up?2 people like this
@AmbiePam (116431)
• United States
24 Jan
That’s a good question. Probably grilled chicken, as lame as that sounds. You can do so much with it, and to me, not a lot of healthy things taste good other than fruit. It used to be anything pasta, but these days I feel like I could easily give that up.
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@dgobucks226 (37620)
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26 Jan
Actually, chicken is a good choice because so many make it part of their weekly foods for dinner. I think that one would be difficult for some to go without for a year.
As much as I like pasta, especially lasagna, I probably could find something else too.
Some other food favorites people may not want to give up:
-Nachos, Milk shakes, juicy hamburger, Mac & cheese, BBQ spareribs, Grilled Cheese Sandwich,
French Fries, Chili, and apple pie...
Any of these other choices you would hate to give up?
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@AmbiePam (116431)
• United States
26 Jan
@dgobucks226 Possibly a hamburger. I can go months without a hamburger, and then get an undeniable craving. I did last week! So going with a hamburger for that long might prove to be really tough.
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@dgobucks226 (37620)
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27 Jan
@AmbiePam Yes, I agree. I don't have a hamburger often, but when I do, I really enjoy them.
Thanks for reply!
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@velvet53 (24419)
• Palisade, Colorado
26 Jan
@dgobucks226 That is for sure. I do have lots of favorites but wasn't sure if I should mention all of them.
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@dgobucks226 (37620)
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26 Jan
Why not! There are so many food items so tempting to go without it is hard to name just one. 
Some other food favorites people may not want to give up:
-Nachos, Milk shakes, juicy hamburger, fried chicken, French Fries, Chili.
Any of these other choices you would hate to give up?
Some other food favorites people may not want to give up:
-Nachos, Milk shakes, juicy hamburger, fried chicken, French Fries, Chili.
Any of these other choices you would hate to give up?1 person likes this
@dgobucks226 (37620)
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27 Jan
@velvet53 I understand. It could make for quite a list, lol.
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@LeaPea2417 (39776)
• Toccoa, Georgia
21 Feb
Pizza because it is my favorite food.
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@LadyDuck (497111)
• Italy
27 Jan
@dgobucks226 - I like apple pie, most fruit pies are good. I avoid fried food.
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@dgobucks226 (37620)
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27 Jan
@LadyDuck Even though we did not invent it, in the U.S. apple pie has become an American staple dessert very popular during holidays like July 4th.
Great choice!
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@dgobucks226 (37620)
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26 Jan
I also like most kinds of pasta too. Especially lasagna.
In the U.S. these popular food choices would be tough on Americans to abstain from...
-French Fries, Chili, Hamburgers, grilled cheese sandwich, apple pie, onion rings, mozzarella sticks...
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@RasmaSandra (95919)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Jan
Interesting question. I keep losing interest in various foods and then want to have them again when I don't have any, Right now I am noa a big fan of any kind of pasta and can do without it,
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@RasmaSandra (95919)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jan
@dgobucks226 fries and chili
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@dgobucks226 (37620)
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26 Jan
Well, that makes your choice simple, lol.
Some other food favorites people may not want to give up:
-French Fries, Chili, apple pie, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, grilled cheese...
Any of these other choices you would hate to give up?
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@dgobucks226 (37620)
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27 Jan
@RasmaSandra I agree. Those would be tough to give for so long a time. I enjoy chili during the winter!
Thanks for your reply!
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@Marilynda1225 (89638)
• United States
24 Jan
Maybe pizza? and burgers would probably be second.
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@Marilynda1225 (89638)
• United States
26 Jan
@dgobucks226 those are all foods I like but I guess apple pie and onion rings would top the list . I certainly would put coffee as my absolute #1 but don't know if that would count
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@dgobucks226 (37620)
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27 Jan
@Marilynda1225 Oh yes, coffee for sure would be a difficult one not to have. Coffee starts off my mornings too. I could probably get by without onion rings which I really enjoy but I wouldn't like it, lol.
Thanks for your input!
@dgobucks226 (37620)
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26 Jan
It is estimated in the U.S. 50 billion burgers are consumed by people each year. So, yes that one would be high on peoples list I'm certain!
Some other food favorites people may not want to give up:
-Nachos, Milk shakes, grilled cheese, fried chicken, apple pie, onion rings, French fries...
Any of these other choices you would hate to give up?
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@JESSY3236 (21862)
• United States
27 Jan
pizza, ice cream, watermelon, and trail mix.
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@JESSY3236 (21862)
• United States
3 Feb
@dgobucks226 I could live without french fries. I only eat them once a while. I love pecan pie than apple pie.
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@dgobucks226 (37620)
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28 Jan
A nice list of snack foods along with the pizza. I don't buy ice cream that often but going without it for a year would be too long.
Some other food favorites people may not want to give up:
-French Fries, Chili, apple pie, onion rings, grilled cheese sandwich...
Any of these other choices tempting?
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@kaylachan (83734)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Jan
Nothing. When George was in the hospital, I went back to eating once a day. I survived on apple juice, burgers from the hospital cafiteria, and not much else. I lost around 30 pounds in two months.
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@Traceyjayne (9453)
• United Kingdom
25 Jan
Food …..chicken, most definitely. It’s my favourite and you can use it in so many different recipes.
Snack …..chocolate ….nothing more needs to be said …..lol
Great question , by the way.
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@dgobucks226 (37620)
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26 Jan
Thanks, we always post about foods we like so I thought I would reverse things, lol.
Well, chicken is definitely part of many people's diets, so great pick! So, many of us suffer from a sweet tooth and chocolate fulfills that pleasure nicely.
Some other food favorites people may not want to give up:
-Mac & cheese, BBQ Spare Ribs, Grilled Cheese Sandwich. And perhaps in the UK fish & chips, shepherd's pie, Yorkshire pudding and a nice roast. 
Some other food favorites people may not want to give up:
-Mac & cheese, BBQ Spare Ribs, Grilled Cheese Sandwich. And perhaps in the UK fish & chips, shepherd's pie, Yorkshire pudding and a nice roast. 
@dgobucks226 (37620)
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26 Jan
Both you and the squirrels it seems (just kidding).
In the U.S. some people would have trouble giving up some of these items:
-Nachos, Milk shakes, juicy hamburger, fried chicken
In the U.S. some people would have trouble giving up some of these items:
-Nachos, Milk shakes, juicy hamburger, fried chicken1 person likes this
