Fruit High In Sugar???

lbryant79
lbryant79 Posts: 100
in Health and Weight Loss
I have just noticed in my diary how much sugar I have in foods I didn't even consider.
I have a fresh fruit salad every day, I make this in the morning and have it for lunch:
I Have:

1 Banana - (Small), Strawberries - (70g), 20 Grapes - (120g), 1 Apple - (Small), 1 Plum - (Small), 1/2 Nectarine - (70g), Pinapple - (70g), Satsuma - (Small), Mixed Dried Fruit - (35g)

I eat this to try to fulfil my appetite to stop me eating chocolate, it works and I feel much more alert and awake, but the sugars are worrying me, I had banana on way to work, in all with just the fruit it came to 110, with breakfast I am over my allowance by 98 and not even at tea yet.

I thought fruit would be good, any ideas how to reduce this and still have the buzz I get in afternoon from eating fresh fruit.
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  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    Easiest way would be to turn off the tracker on the sugar and enjoy your fresh fruit.... I never tracked a single gram of sugar (only track carbs, protein, and fats). Best of Luck
  • IronPhyllida
    IronPhyllida Posts: 533 Member
    Have you tried protein shakes? I used to have quite a lot of fruit but they're so high in sugar, good sugar, but it's still sugar...
  • lbryant79
    lbryant79 Posts: 100
    Easiest way would be to turn off the tracker on the sugar and enjoy your fresh fruit.... I never tracked a single gram of sugar (only track carbs, protein, and fats). Best of Luck

    Didn't think of that, will do that, thank you.
  • Frostmere
    Frostmere Posts: 18
    That tracker put me off on eating fruit and put me on eating more veggies
  • lbryant79
    lbryant79 Posts: 100
    Have you tried protein shakes? I used to have quite a lot of fruit but they're so high in sugar, good sugar, but it's still sugar...

    I have tried them yes, very expensive though unless you make your own, mine are never that nice lol.
  • lbryant79
    lbryant79 Posts: 100
    :smile:
    That tracker put me off on eating fruit and put me on eating more veggies

    My wife does slimming world, she doesn't worry about the sugars in fruit, just put me off like you, I eat lots of fresh veg too, 1/3 of my plate always is made up of veg at least 4 times a week, its the other days thats the problem
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,426 MFP Moderator
    If you aren't diabetic, then there isn't a need to even track sugar. I would track fiber instead and aim to get 30-50g's. BTW, keep eating fruit as it's high in vitamins that improve health. For example, foods high in potassium and magnesium can help with cramping and muscle soreness.They are two of the five major electrolytes as well which improves exercise. In the end, it's all about calories for weight loss.

    BTW, i consistently lose wight every week and I eat Klondike bars nightly. Many of MFP's most fit eat dirty.
  • monjacq1964
    monjacq1964 Posts: 291 Member
    how about halving the amount of fruit, and adding some greek yogurt (plain, no sugar) to it, it will add protein, which will keep you satisfied longer, and lower the amount of sugar.
  • IronPhyllida
    IronPhyllida Posts: 533 Member
    Have you tried protein shakes? I used to have quite a lot of fruit but they're so high in sugar, good sugar, but it's still sugar...

    I have tried them yes, very expensive though unless you make your own, mine are never that nice lol.
    Yes that's true - although if you search online you can find some good deals, but they're not cheap. Sigh.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Easiest way would be to turn off the tracker on the sugar and enjoy your fresh fruit.... I never tracked a single gram of sugar (only track carbs, protein, and fats). Best of Luck

    THIS!
  • lbryant79
    lbryant79 Posts: 100
    Didn't think about fibre, so many things to look out for, lol
  • daftthoughts
    daftthoughts Posts: 88
    I don't bother with my macros because I feel amazing even when I have 500ml of fresh frozen fruit smoothie (with only half a glass of water added and a teaspoon of honey) in a day.

    Sugar isn't evil. It's not like you're spontaneously going to become a diabetic for going over a sugar macro or somehow gain three pounds from being 50 grams over. Go by what makes you feel good, not by what numbers say. Sometimes the two go hand in hand, but if you're physically doing great and not suffering any downsides from your diet, why should it matter what the macro says?
  • lbryant79
    lbryant79 Posts: 100
    You really do not want to know what I eat psulemon, I try to log everything, like yesterday was a bad day, I jst can't say no to some foods, but I train harder when I have a bad day the day before.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,426 MFP Moderator
    Didn't think about fibre, so many things to look out for, lol

    At least with fiber, your body can't process it, but it tries hard to get rid of it. I would suggest tracking protein, fats, carbs, sodium and fiber.
  • lbryant79
    lbryant79 Posts: 100
    I don't bother with my macros because I feel amazing even when I have 500ml of fresh frozen fruit smoothie (with only half a glass of water added and a teaspoon of honey) in a day.

    Sugar isn't evil. It's not like you're spontaneously going to become a diabetic for going over a sugar macro or somehow gain three pounds from being 50 grams over. Go by what makes you feel good, not by what numbers say. Sometimes the two go hand in hand, but if you're physically doing great and not suffering any downsides from your diet, why should it matter what the macro says?

    Feeling better about it now, well said.
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    If you aren't diabetic, then there isn't a need to even track sugar. I would track fiber instead and aim to get 30-50g's. BTW, keep eating fruit as it's high in vitamins that improve health. For example, foods high in potassium and magnesium can help with cramping and muscle soreness.They are two of the five major electrolytes as well which improves exercise. In the end, it's all about calories for weight loss.

    This..... and even so I have worked with a dietician and Endo dr. (diagnosed type 2 diabetic in 2009) through 300+ lbs. of weight loss and both agreed sugar is a subset of Carbohydrates and as long as your diet is filled with whole foods and the occasional discretionary food choices, that I didn't need to track sugar... I do watch my fiber intake from time to time......
  • GymPoet
    GymPoet Posts: 107 Member
    Not counting dried fruits, tropical fruits are the ones highest in sugar. Berries are the lowest. The rest are moderate.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,426 MFP Moderator
    You really do not want to know what I eat psulemon, I try to log everything, like yesterday was a bad day, I jst can't say no to some foods, but I train harder when I have a bad day the day before.

    Look at my diary. I go to Chipotle several times a week, I eat cookies, ice cream and anything that takes good.
  • lbryant79
    lbryant79 Posts: 100
    You really do not want to know what I eat psulemon, I try to log everything, like yesterday was a bad day, I jst can't say no to some foods, but I train harder when I have a bad day the day before.

    Look at my diary. I go to Chipotle several times a week, I eat cookies, ice cream and anything that takes good.

    Least I am not the only one, I have ammeded my tracker, thanks for the advice.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,426 MFP Moderator
    You really do not want to know what I eat psulemon, I try to log everything, like yesterday was a bad day, I jst can't say no to some foods, but I train harder when I have a bad day the day before.

    Look at my diary. I go to Chipotle several times a week, I eat cookies, ice cream and anything that takes good.

    Least I am not the only one, I have ammeded my tracker, thanks for the advice.

    The only thing I would be concerned about in your diary is the lack of protein. You should aim for 1g of protein per lb of lean body mass or at least 80% of your weight in grams of protein.
  • lbryant79
    lbryant79 Posts: 100
    Any ideas for foods rich with protein?
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,426 MFP Moderator
    Any ideas for foods rich with protein?

    Meat, beans, lentils, peanut butter, eggs, fish.
  • lbryant79
    lbryant79 Posts: 100
    Thank you for your help.
  • Chadomaniac
    Chadomaniac Posts: 1,785 Member
    Easiest way would be to turn off the tracker on the sugar and enjoy your fresh fruit.... I never tracked a single gram of sugar (only track carbs, protein, and fats). Best of Luck

    Didn't think of that, will do that, thank you.

    now you know what to do
  • LaserMum
    LaserMum Posts: 133
    I have heard it said in a forum post that MFP's sugar allowance relates to ADDED sugar and does not include naturally occuring sugars such as those in fruit. As someone else said, unless you're diabetic, there's no real need to track sugar.
  • fishgutzy
    fishgutzy Posts: 2,807 Member
    All things in moderation where fruit is concerned.
    The sugar in fruit is fructose. The body processes it differently than glucose. High fructose corn syrup is the worst form. People who consume too much develop fatty liver disease and will have a hard time convincing their doctor that they are not a drunk.
    If you are tracking total sugar, fruit is just one more natural source. It is far better than processed sugar.
  • Bry_Fitness70
    Bry_Fitness70 Posts: 2,480 Member
    I created a seperate category for unrefined sugar and log my fruit intake here, subtracting it from my total sugar allowance. I keep a close eye on the refined sugar (I don't need to medically, but diabetes runs in my family and I have no interest in joining the club).
  • hookilau
    hookilau Posts: 3,134 Member
    If you have a family history with Diabetes or close family members with this issue then I wouldn't say you should necessarily restrict fruit, but I would definitely suggest you educate yourself about how the disease comes to be.

    If you or anyone reading this, has diabetes in your family history, check out bloodsugar101.com & click on the link 'you didn't eat your way to diabetes' and then click on 'the pattern in which diabetes develops'.

    If this is not you, then I suppose it doesn't matter much one way or another :blushing: It's part of just another macro to manage.
  • marleniap
    marleniap Posts: 120 Member
    Thanks to the op for the question, there is a lot of informative comments on here. Thanks all!:bigsmile:
  • laddyboy
    laddyboy Posts: 1,565 Member
    So if you're trying to lose body fat then stick to the berry family for fruits and no fruit after 2pm. When sugar (added, fruit or any) enters the blood system a response for insulin is called for to remove the sugar. This hinders fat burning and promotes fat storage.

    If you're not trying to lose the last 5 or 10 lbs enjoy your fruit to 2-3 serving a day and 8-12 serving of veggies. Lean meats are your best bet for protein...nuts and other proteins are good too just not as complete as lean meats.

    All in all what matters most is what works for you. Take what's above in stride to finding what is the best combo for you.

    I.E for me...really low carbs really leans me out. I however find it hard to eat low carbs as I love oatmeal, whole grain breads and such.

    Find what works best for YOU!!!

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