Does too much fruit make you gain

faduma123
faduma123 Posts: 58 Member
edited November 22 in Food and Nutrition
i read somewhere online that fructose causes fat gain. Some studies suggest that fructose ingestion leads to insulin resistance, elevated blood cholesterol levels and increased fat gain. I don't necessarily eat a lot of fruit but I would like to . I was thinking of actually eating more fruit.

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  • SherryTeach
    SherryTeach Posts: 2,836 Member
    edited July 2015
    Too many calories makes you gain. That's pretty much it. Today I have had an apple, a banana, strawberries and I'm having a bit of watermelon before bed. That's typical of every day for me.
  • faduma123
    faduma123 Posts: 58 Member
    So I guess it's okay thanks :)
  • summerkissed
    summerkissed Posts: 730 Member
    Too many calories makes you gain. That's pretty much it. Today I have had an apple, a banana, strawberries and I'm having a bit of watermelon before bed. That's typical of every day for me.

    Agree!!! Too much food makes you gain, it's the no sugar fruit loops spreading this info!!! I still stand by 100cals of fruit is a better choice than 100cals of bacon!!
  • bree3462
    bree3462 Posts: 24 Member
    Fruit is all natural sugar so I'd say no. It's good for you!!!
  • honkytonks85
    honkytonks85 Posts: 669 Member
    NO ONE FOOD MAKES YOU GAIN WEIGHT.

    Too many calories make you gain weight.
  • faduma123
    faduma123 Posts: 58 Member
    I feel better when I hear from people with experience . Knowing you all eat a good amount of fruit and it doesn't cause weight gain is enough for me .
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    faduma123 wrote: »
    i read somewhere online that fructose causes fat gain. Some studies suggest that fructose ingestion leads to insulin resistance, elevated blood cholesterol levels and increased fat gain. I don't necessarily eat a lot of fruit but I would like to . I was thinking of actually eating more fruit.

    Eat more fruit if you want to, as long as you are eating within your calorie deficit. You don't need to worry about insulin resistance unless you already have a health problem.
    You should be weighing all of your solid foods so you know the calories accurately.
    Read the first post of this thread for more information: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here
  • Debmal77
    Debmal77 Posts: 4,770 Member
    Eat the food you love. As long as you are in a calorie deficit you will lose.
  • Serah87
    Serah87 Posts: 5,481 Member
    Love fruit, lost 121 pounds and now been maintaining for 10 months.
  • faduma123
    faduma123 Posts: 58 Member
    mccindy72 wrote: »
    faduma123 wrote: »
    i read somewhere online that fructose causes fat gain. Some studies suggest that fructose ingestion leads to insulin resistance, elevated blood cholesterol levels and increased fat gain. I don't necessarily eat a lot of fruit but I would like to . I was thinking of actually eating more fruit.

    Eat more fruit if you want to, as long as you are eating within your calorie deficit. You don't need to worry about insulin resistance unless you already have a health problem.
    You should be weighing all of your solid foods so you know the calories accurately.
    Read the first post of this thread for more information: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here
    Thanks a lot
  • socalkay
    socalkay Posts: 746 Member
    edited July 2015
    Not only does fresh fruit not cause weight gain when eaten in quantities within your allowable calories, it does not cause insulin resistance. The fiber in the fruit slows the absorption of the fructose into the bloodstream so that the liver doesn't have to go into overdrive to handle a big dump of sugar into the bloodstream. Fructose in juice is another story because the fiber has been removed. If you want a better understanding of how it works, read through the faqs on this site about the Glycemic Index Scale, a system developed in Australia after 30 years of research into diabetes:

    http://www.gisymbol.com/about/frequently-asked-questions/
  • SherryTeach
    SherryTeach Posts: 2,836 Member
    Too many calories makes you gain. That's pretty much it. Today I have had an apple, a banana, strawberries and I'm having a bit of watermelon before bed. That's typical of every day for me.

    Agree!!! Too much food makes you gain, it's the no sugar fruit loops spreading this info!!! I still stand by 100cals of fruit is a better choice than 100cals of bacon!!

    But I've had bacon today too!

  • barryplumber
    barryplumber Posts: 401 Member
    I've lost over 60lbs i run 4.5 miles a day and weight train. I eat a banana an apple x2 blueberries or Strawberries in a smoothie every day sometimes more. You just have to remember to count the calories in your fruit as a calorie is a calorie
  • sean773
    sean773 Posts: 1 Member
    holy f***. Some of you people don't know what your talking about. mccindy72 seems to know what she's talking about.
  • badhair56
    badhair56 Posts: 239 Member
    Too many calories makes you gain. That's pretty much it. Today I have had an apple, a banana, strawberries and I'm having a bit of watermelon before bed. That's typical of every day for me.

    Agree!!! Too much food makes you gain, it's the no sugar fruit loops spreading this info!!! I still stand by 100cals of fruit is a better choice than 100cals of bacon!!

    But I've had bacon today too!

    fruit is good but bacon tastes soooo much better

  • faduma123
    faduma123 Posts: 58 Member
    Thank you all .
  • summerkissed
    summerkissed Posts: 730 Member
    Too many calories makes you gain. That's pretty much it. Today I have had an apple, a banana, strawberries and I'm having a bit of watermelon before bed. That's typical of every day for me.

    Agree!!! Too much food makes you gain, it's the no sugar fruit loops spreading this info!!! I still stand by 100cals of fruit is a better choice than 100cals of bacon!!

    But I've had bacon today too!

    So have I haha but also an apple, banana, raspberries and about to eat some black berries
  • zoeysasha37
    zoeysasha37 Posts: 7,088 Member
    Calorie surplus makes you gain. Eat at a deficit and you'll lose weight.
    If u like fruit , then eat it , just be at a deficit and you'll lose weight.
  • psucato
    psucato Posts: 71 Member
    Yes it can fruit is super hi carb. If you are like me and carbs make you gain then yes eating a lot can pack on the pounds.
  • SunnyPacheco
    SunnyPacheco Posts: 142 Member
    psucato wrote: »
    Yes it can fruit is super hi carb. If you are like me and carbs make you gain then yes eating a lot can pack on the pounds.

    It's not the carbs that are making you gain weight. It's the going over your maintenance calories that's doing that.
  • summerkissed
    summerkissed Posts: 730 Member
    psucato wrote: »
    Yes it can fruit is super hi carb. If you are like me and carbs make you gain then yes eating a lot can pack on the pounds.

    Fruit is not 'super high carb' the word 'fruit' describes 100's if not thousands of different types! Bananas have a higher carb value than raspberries, apples are higher than tomatoes.....just log your entries stick to your macros and remember the valuable fibre and nutrients you are getting from nature. Too many people are not getting enough fibre in there diet and the consequences can be deadly! The staple of your diet should come from veg and fruit.....and not to mention it's very very yummy!! Grab a handful of frozen berries when you have a sweet tooth craving instead of a chocy bar! Or on a hot day freeze some banana and dip the ends in chocolate for an icecream treat!....keeps the kids happy as well! Just remember to log it and say within your macros and your gut will be healthier and happier for the extra fibre!
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    sean773 wrote: »
    holy f***. Some of you people don't know what your talking about. mccindy72 seems to know what she's talking about.

    @sean773 Why don't you enlighten us all with your knowledge on this subject :smile:

  • kk_inprogress
    kk_inprogress Posts: 3,077 Member
    sean773 wrote: »
    holy f***. Some of you people don't know what your talking about. mccindy72 seems to know what she's talking about.

    How is what she said dramatically different from what a lot of others have said?
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    kkenseth wrote: »
    sean773 wrote: »
    holy f***. Some of you people don't know what your talking about. mccindy72 seems to know what she's talking about.

    How is what she said dramatically different from what a lot of others have said?

    I didn't think she had..

  • summerkissed
    summerkissed Posts: 730 Member
    kkenseth wrote: »
    sean773 wrote: »
    holy f***. Some of you people don't know what your talking about. mccindy72 seems to know what she's talking about.

    How is what she said dramatically different from what a lot of others have said?

    Looking at his profile pic id say it could be a troll....don't give him the time of day girls :)
  • BWBTrish
    BWBTrish Posts: 2,817 Member
    psucato wrote: »
    Yes it can fruit is super hi carb. If you are like me and carbs make you gain then yes eating a lot can pack on the pounds.

    Carb dont make you gain weight
    Eating surplus does.

    Carb can be not good for you if you have certain medical problems
    But still ...only eating too much calories ( surplus) makes you gain weight.

  • Kalikel
    Kalikel Posts: 9,603 Member
    Fruits and veggies have vitamins and minerals that your body needs. If you don't get them from fruits and veggies, where do you get them?? They have carbs, including fiber, which does a body good. Your body requires sugar, so getting it from fruits and veggies - it's a good place to get it!

    Eat your fruits and veggies. They're low-cal and good for you.
  • mccindy72
    mccindy72 Posts: 7,001 Member
    psucato wrote: »
    Yes it can fruit is super hi carb. If you are like me and carbs make you gain then yes eating a lot can pack on the pounds.

    carbs don't make you gain weight. Eating too many calories does.
    Eating too much of any particular thing isn't really a good idea; a good diet should be well rounded, with a good balance of carbs, protein, and fats. Once your macro balance is met, fill out your calorie goal with whatever you like. If that's fruit, go for it.
    Remember fruit it a huge category, including both sweet and savory foods, so don't get hung up on the worry about sugars and carbs.
  • professionalHobbyist
    professionalHobbyist Posts: 1,316 Member
    edited July 2015
    Too much

    Insert food of choice

    Causes weight gain

    Fruit is kind of yummy...

    I can over eat me some dried cranberries and mixed nut trail mix!

    Not the fruit's fault though....
  • kk_inprogress
    kk_inprogress Posts: 3,077 Member
    Too much

    Insert food of choice

    Causes weight gain

    Fruit is kind of yummy...

    I can over eat me some dried cranberries and mixed nut trail mix!

    Not the fruit's fault though....

    Just out of morbid curiosity, why do you post each phrase or sentence of your replies as a separate line?
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