fruit sugars...

sarglava

Right, so fruit has sugar in it. Everytime I go over my sugar allowance (which has been lowered to keep me aware of it) it is almost always because I have eaten a piece of fruit during the day. We've been told that fruits are good for us, but the sugar in fruit (fructose) is still a sugar. Sugars can cause a whole list of problems (as stated by wikipedia :P) such as gas, gout, and a predisposition to diabetes. However I know that fruit has a lot of vitamins and nutrients that I need... and fruits are tasty. So should I be so worried about all this sugar I'm eating when most of it comes from fuit? Or should I just stop eating fruit (high sugar fruits) and get those nutrients elsewhere?

Pandorian

I'll eat the fruit. It's natural, its real not processed, and they have tons of things besides the sugar, from fiber to various micro-nutrients. I'll get my nutrients from natural sources where I can so I don't have to supplement.

brittanybark

It is still sugar; some fruit is okay but you just have to be careful with the portions; I know strawberries are difficult because they have quite a bit of sugar. Fruit is good for you in moderations. Vegetables are quite a bit easier.

Mads1997

I have about 3 or 4 pieces of fruit a day. I don't track sugar.

maffydavison

Right, so fruit has sugar in it. Everytime I go over my sugar allowance (which has been lowered to keep me aware of it) it is almost always because I have eaten a piece of fruit during the day. We've been told that fruits are good for us, but the sugar in fruit (fructose) is still a sugar. Sugars can cause a whole list of problems (as stated by wikipedia :P) such as gas, gout, and a predisposition to diabetes. However I know that fruit has a lot of vitamins and nutrients that I need... and fruits are tasty. So should I be so worried about all this sugar I'm eating when most of it comes from fuit? Or should I just stop eating fruit (high sugar fruits) and get those nutrients elsewhere?

Fructose - the sugar in fruit has a lower glycemic index value than sucrose (cane sugar). There are LOTS of types of sugars that are natural and each has their place. I am very sensitive to sugar and, when I have a piece of fruit, I accompany it with a small protein like a 4 oz yogurt or a light cheese stick. Since fruit is unprocessed, your body has to work to break it down and protein takes even longer to break down, so I feel full longer and I don't get spikes in my blood sugar. Don't cut fruit out of your diet. That's crazy. I would suggest if you are sensitive to sugar, like I am, limit tropical fruits like mango and pineapple, and stick with fruits that have a lower glycemic index value (apples, berries, oranges, apricots...). A life style change (as opposed to a short-term diet) should include all food groups for healthy eating/living, in my opinion.

sarglava

Thanks everyone! This is about a lifestyle change not a short term diet. Fruit is good, just try to eat it in moderation.