cant even eat fruit?

Cynisba
Cynisba Posts: 3
in Food and Nutrition
Turns out fruits have sugar I'm them... so it it really bad to eat more than two bananas a day? Should I worry about the sugar limit with fruits?
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  • eblakes93
    eblakes93 Posts: 372 Member
    Unless you have an underlying medical condition, if it fits your nutrition goals for a day, go for it.

    I worry the most about added sugars, like white sugar or high fructose corn syrup.
  • adlace
    adlace Posts: 375 Member
    yeah, if they fit in cals go for it. Sometimes I want the two bananas, some times I don't want the bananas at all and want nuts instead. Variety and what fits in your daily goals.
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    What is the world coming to that people are afraid to eat fruit?

    Sometimes I think maybe the fear of 'sugar' has gone a little overboard.
  • Mslmesq
    Mslmesq Posts: 1,000 Member
    I eat a piece of fruit every day. I don't think sugar from fruit matters,but I wouldn't eat only fruit and no vegetables. A nice mix is good.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    Unless you have an underlying medical condition, if it fits your nutrition goals for a day, go for it.

    I worry the most about added sugars, like white sugar or high fructose corn syrup.

    curious how the body distinguishes between fruit from sugar and white sugar?
  • his_kid1
    his_kid1 Posts: 177 Member
    What is the world coming to that people are afraid to eat fruit?

    Sometimes I think maybe the fear of 'sugar' has gone a little overboard.

    This, totally.
  • youdontknowwhatyousaw
    youdontknowwhatyousaw Posts: 221 Member
    I don't really worry about natural sugars, either. I'm almost always over the MFP sugar goal. I eat a lot of fruit and veggies.
  • chandanista
    chandanista Posts: 986 Member
    Of course you can eat fruit. It's natural and good for you. Some fruits are better than others of course....

    when-fruit-goes-bad.gif


    ...but overall they are very healthy and good for you. I eat 4-5 servings a day and have lost quite a bit of weight.

    As for the question about how the body can tell the difference between fruit sugar and processed stuff:
    Processed sugar, referred to scientifically as “sucrose”, is not only totally devoid of nutrients, but has added chemicals and raises blood sugar levels faster so you get energy/hunger swings. Think white table sugar, sugar in candy bars, or added sugar in fruit drinks.

    Regarding “natural” sugar, all plants produce sugar as a byproduct of photosynthesis. Fruits and vegetables have sugar in the form of fructose, which is broken down more slowly by the body than sucrose. In addition, fruits and veggies boast vitamins and minerals also have fiber to slow down the digestion of their natural sugars, which leads to more stable blood sugar levels.

    http://www.builtlean.com/2012/12/07/natural-vs-processed-sugar/
  • nomeejerome
    nomeejerome Posts: 2,616 Member
    What is the world coming to that people are afraid to eat fruit?

    Sometimes I think maybe the fear of 'sugar' has gone a little overboard.

    +1
  • karen_golfs
    karen_golfs Posts: 377 Member
    I eat an apple, a banana and usually some other fruit every day!
  • eblakes93
    eblakes93 Posts: 372 Member
    Unless you have an underlying medical condition, if it fits your nutrition goals for a day, go for it.

    I worry the most about added sugars, like white sugar or high fructose corn syrup.

    curious how the body distinguishes between fruit from sugar and white sugar?

    I never claimed that the body distinguishes between the two.

    Sugar doesn't fill me up like protein and fat does. If I'm going to have the calories, I'll skip the oatmeal with added sugar, get the lower sugar one, and add some extra walnuts or a yogurt.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    Of course you can eat fruit. It's natural and good for you. Some fruits are better than others of course....

    when-fruit-goes-bad.gif


    ...but overall they are very healthy and good for you. I eat 4-5 servings a day and have lost quite a bit of weight.

    As for the question about how the body can tell the difference between fruit sugar and processed stuff:
    Processed sugar, referred to scientifically as “sucrose”, is not only totally devoid of nutrients, but has added chemicals and raises blood sugar levels faster so you get energy/hunger swings. Think white table sugar, sugar in candy bars, or added sugar in fruit drinks.

    Regarding “natural” sugar, all plants produce sugar as a byproduct of photosynthesis. Fruits and vegetables have sugar in the form of fructose, which is broken down more slowly by the body than sucrose. In addition, fruits and veggies boast vitamins and minerals also have fiber to slow down the digestion of their natural sugars, which leads to more stable blood sugar levels.

    http://www.builtlean.com/2012/12/07/natural-vs-processed-sugar/

    right but a sugar molecule still has the same chemical make up whether it comes from fruit or candy bars...so I still don't see how it would affect your bodily differently...
  • eileen0515
    eileen0515 Posts: 408 Member
    I'm glad my sixty pound heavier former me, never heard that fruit was off limits. Fruit is a daily part of my lifestyle. Go fruit! But don't go nuts to the expense of other healthy options. Go veggies!
  • _EndGame_
    _EndGame_ Posts: 770 Member
    I eat fruit each and every day. I only go without if I am travelling long distances for work.

    Also, my daily sugar allowance is usually over due to fruit, and it hasn't hindered my weight loss.
  • eblakes93
    eblakes93 Posts: 372 Member
    Of course you can eat fruit. It's natural and good for you. Some fruits are better than others of course....

    when-fruit-goes-bad.gif


    ...but overall they are very healthy and good for you. I eat 4-5 servings a day and have lost quite a bit of weight.

    As for the question about how the body can tell the difference between fruit sugar and processed stuff:
    Processed sugar, referred to scientifically as “sucrose”, is not only totally devoid of nutrients, but has added chemicals and raises blood sugar levels faster so you get energy/hunger swings. Think white table sugar, sugar in candy bars, or added sugar in fruit drinks.

    Regarding “natural” sugar, all plants produce sugar as a byproduct of photosynthesis. Fruits and vegetables have sugar in the form of fructose, which is broken down more slowly by the body than sucrose. In addition, fruits and veggies boast vitamins and minerals also have fiber to slow down the digestion of their natural sugars, which leads to more stable blood sugar levels.

    http://www.builtlean.com/2012/12/07/natural-vs-processed-sugar/

    right but a sugar molecule still has the same chemical make up whether it comes from fruit or candy bars...so I still don't see how it would affect your bodily differently...

    No, fructose and sucrose are different types of sugar molecules. Here is a good explanation. http://www.livestrong.com/article/311336-fructose-vs-sucrose/
  • CinthyN
    CinthyN Posts: 64 Member
    I don't really worry about natural sugars, either. I'm almost always over the MFP sugar goal. I eat a lot of fruit and veggies.


    Same here :)
  • Mslmesq
    Mslmesq Posts: 1,000 Member
    Of course you can eat fruit. It's natural and good for you. Some fruits are better than others of course....

    when-fruit-goes-bad.gif


    ...but overall they are very healthy and good for you. I eat 4-5 servings a day and have lost quite a bit of weight.

    As for the question about how the body can tell the difference between fruit sugar and processed stuff:
    Processed sugar, referred to scientifically as “sucrose”, is not only totally devoid of nutrients, but has added chemicals and raises blood sugar levels faster so you get energy/hunger swings. Think white table sugar, sugar in candy bars, or added sugar in fruit drinks.

    Regarding “natural” sugar, all plants produce sugar as a byproduct of photosynthesis. Fruits and vegetables have sugar in the form of fructose, which is broken down more slowly by the body than sucrose. In addition, fruits and veggies boast vitamins and minerals also have fiber to slow down the digestion of their natural sugars, which leads to more stable blood sugar levels.

    http://www.builtlean.com/2012/12/07/natural-vs-processed-sugar/

    right but a sugar molecule still has the same chemical make up whether it comes from fruit or candy bars...so I still don't see how it would affect your bodily differently...

    I believe those pesky little sugar granules like to read their kindle at the gym, but those bananas are busy getting a real workout in. :tongue:
  • sullus
    sullus Posts: 2,839 Member
    Of course you can eat fruit. It's natural and good for you. Some fruits are better than others of course....

    when-fruit-goes-bad.gif


    ...but overall they are very healthy and good for you. I eat 4-5 servings a day and have lost quite a bit of weight.

    As for the question about how the body can tell the difference between fruit sugar and processed stuff:
    Processed sugar, referred to scientifically as “sucrose”, is not only totally devoid of nutrients, but has added chemicals and raises blood sugar levels faster so you get energy/hunger swings. Think white table sugar, sugar in candy bars, or added sugar in fruit drinks.

    Regarding “natural” sugar, all plants produce sugar as a byproduct of photosynthesis. Fruits and vegetables have sugar in the form of fructose, which is broken down more slowly by the body than sucrose. In addition, fruits and veggies boast vitamins and minerals also have fiber to slow down the digestion of their natural sugars, which leads to more stable blood sugar levels.

    http://www.builtlean.com/2012/12/07/natural-vs-processed-sugar/

    I think you just talked me into switching to high fructose corn syrup...
  • eblakes93
    eblakes93 Posts: 372 Member
    Of course you can eat fruit. It's natural and good for you. Some fruits are better than others of course....

    when-fruit-goes-bad.gif


    ...but overall they are very healthy and good for you. I eat 4-5 servings a day and have lost quite a bit of weight.

    As for the question about how the body can tell the difference between fruit sugar and processed stuff:
    Processed sugar, referred to scientifically as “sucrose”, is not only totally devoid of nutrients, but has added chemicals and raises blood sugar levels faster so you get energy/hunger swings. Think white table sugar, sugar in candy bars, or added sugar in fruit drinks.

    Regarding “natural” sugar, all plants produce sugar as a byproduct of photosynthesis. Fruits and vegetables have sugar in the form of fructose, which is broken down more slowly by the body than sucrose. In addition, fruits and veggies boast vitamins and minerals also have fiber to slow down the digestion of their natural sugars, which leads to more stable blood sugar levels.

    http://www.builtlean.com/2012/12/07/natural-vs-processed-sugar/

    right but a sugar molecule still has the same chemical make up whether it comes from fruit or candy bars...so I still don't see how it would affect your bodily differently...

    I believe those pesky little sugar granules like to read their kindle at the gym, but those bananas are busy getting a real workout in. :tongue:

    Wins.
  • dwalt15110
    dwalt15110 Posts: 246 Member
    I eat a lot of fruit every day, strawberries, blueberries, a banana, grapes or cherries and sometimes melon. I also try to pair them with some sort of protein. I feel better and have more energy when I eat fruit first thing in the morning.
  • RebekahR84
    RebekahR84 Posts: 794 Member
    Nobody ever got fat eating fruit.
  • 1reddeva
    1reddeva Posts: 3
    the "sugar" in fruit is a natural sugar. it metabolizes differently than simple sugars and in appropriate quantities is very, i repeat, very good for you. so don't fret, unless of course you have some kind of allergy or something of that nature.
  • eblakes93
    eblakes93 Posts: 372 Member
    Of course you can eat fruit. It's natural and good for you. Some fruits are better than others of course....

    when-fruit-goes-bad.gif


    ...but overall they are very healthy and good for you. I eat 4-5 servings a day and have lost quite a bit of weight.

    As for the question about how the body can tell the difference between fruit sugar and processed stuff:
    Processed sugar, referred to scientifically as “sucrose”, is not only totally devoid of nutrients, but has added chemicals and raises blood sugar levels faster so you get energy/hunger swings. Think white table sugar, sugar in candy bars, or added sugar in fruit drinks.

    Regarding “natural” sugar, all plants produce sugar as a byproduct of photosynthesis. Fruits and vegetables have sugar in the form of fructose, which is broken down more slowly by the body than sucrose. In addition, fruits and veggies boast vitamins and minerals also have fiber to slow down the digestion of their natural sugars, which leads to more stable blood sugar levels.

    http://www.builtlean.com/2012/12/07/natural-vs-processed-sugar/

    I think you just talked me into switching to high fructose corn syrup...

    I'm pretty sure you're being sarcastic, but...

    Now I'm actually curious about how high fructose corn syrup compares to the fructose in fruit. Doe this mean high fructose corn syrup is a better alternative to sugar? I feel so nooby nutritionally
  • 1reddeva
    1reddeva Posts: 3
    Lol... funny how the ones who don't eat fruit do get fat.
  • sullus
    sullus Posts: 2,839 Member
    Nobody ever got fat eating fruit.
    Lol... funny how the ones who don't eat fruit do get fat.

    :D ... I got to 300+ eating more fruit, vegetables, and salads than anyone I knew.


    Among other things, of course......
  • Pollywog39
    Pollywog39 Posts: 1,730 Member
    What is the world coming to that people are afraid to eat fruit?

    Sometimes I think maybe the fear of 'sugar' has gone a little overboard.

    FEAR OF FOOD............

    silly talk, if you ask me :)

    EAT the good stuff, and even some of the 'bad', if you can fit it in your day...............quit obsessing, EAT, and have fun.

    Life is short - food is good.
  • fatfudgery
    fatfudgery Posts: 449 Member
    right but a sugar molecule still has the same chemical make up whether it comes from fruit or candy bars...

    Yeah, no. The sugar in candy bars is either sucrose or high-fructose corn syrup (both of which are, for all intents and purposes, a 50/50 mix of fructose and glucose) whereas the sugar in fruit is nearly 100% fructose. The glucose in sucrose and HFCS affect your blood insulin level, which has a whole host of metabolic implications, while the fructose in fruit has a negligible effect on blood insulin.

    To be sure, fruit sugar and table sugar/HFCS are the same calorically, but they don't have the same metabolic response — let alone "the same chemical makeup."
  • corgicake
    corgicake Posts: 846 Member
    The sugar budget is pretty lulzy here. I suggest tracking calcium or something else you tend not to get currently instead.
  • Ready2Rock206
    Ready2Rock206 Posts: 9,487 Member
    Turns out fruits have sugar I'm them... so it it really bad to eat more than two bananas a day? Should I worry about the sugar limit with fruits?

    I'd be more worried about eating that many calories of bananas a day than the sugar. A banana is about 100 calories. But if you have the calories to eat 300+ of bananas then go for it!
  • Shmeelady
    Shmeelady Posts: 31 Member
    Unless you have an underlying medical condition, if it fits your nutrition goals for a day, go for it.

    I worry the most about added sugars, like white sugar or high fructose corn syrup.

    curious how the body distinguishes between fruit from sugar and white sugar?


    That's the thing, the body cannot distinguish between the two. Sugars occur naturally--they're made by plants through the process of photosynthesis--but they can also be made "artificially" by chemically modifying starches. Regardless of whether a sugar comes from nature or from the lab, your body processes it absolutely identically.

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