Negative sugar from fruit?

KimMc60
KimMc60 Posts: 112 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I want to have a fruit salad for dinner, but it would put my sugar at -50. The only thing putting it under is the fruit. Is it still okay to eat or should I go for something else?

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  • cappri
    cappri Posts: 1,089 Member
    Seriously? Ok if this is a real concern than I guess it depends on why you are tracking your sugar. If you are tracking it just because it's a default category on MFP then no it doesn't matter. If you are tracking it because you need to for a health reason then it might matter and you will need to figure something else out.
  • KimMc60
    KimMc60 Posts: 112 Member
    Thanks for your help!
  • dancerbyday
    dancerbyday Posts: 61
    I would say don't factor in natural sugars in that sugar counting thing. My mom is very natural and always stresses how natural sugars and fats are good for you (fats in moderation, of course), but try to stay away from processed sugars and fats. I'd say go for the fruit salad, wonderful choice!
  • froyojr
    froyojr Posts: 60
    How big is the portion? People still get fat on natural sugars. When taking in fruits and vegetables, I think the vegetables should weigh in heavier than the fruit since the fructose seems easier to break down and therefore higher GI.
  • PaleoPath4Lyfe
    PaleoPath4Lyfe Posts: 3,161 Member
    How big is the portion? People still get fat on natural sugars. When taking in fruits and vegetables, I think the vegetables should weigh in heavier than the fruit since the fructose seems easier to break down and therefore higher GI.

    Agree
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
    Sugar is just a carb. As long as you're eating enough fats and protein, your carbs/sugar aren't particularly important unless you have a medical issue that requires carbs/sugar to be monitored.

    However, it should be noted that fructose and sucrose can only be stored as liver glycogen and not muscle glycogen. The liver can hold 100-120g glycogen so anything more than that will be converted to triglycerides. As long as you still have a calorie deficit this will even out. Just try to make most of your carbs glucose and not sucrose or fructose. Fructose in particular has been shown to decrease exercise performance, increased likelihood of gastrointestinal distress, and increase perception of exertion.

    Here are some studies:
    http://www.setantacollege.com/wp-content/uploads/Journal_db/the effects of glucose....pdf

    http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3592616


    As long as you're under your calorie goal, you'll lose weight. Some people find that sugar (even from fruit) causes them to have more sugar/carb cravings so keep that in mind.

    For information on setting your macro target, read this: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/911011-calculating-calorie-macronutrient-needs?page=1#posts-13821336
  • dgoradia
    dgoradia Posts: 109 Member
    WTF is negative sugar?

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