Fruit sugar?

lausa22 · July 2011

Does the sugar in fruit count as 'bad' sugar? Because I've just eaten a few cherries and 1/16th of watermelon and it put me over my sugar limit.
But I'm just thinking, they're natural sugars, not refined.
So is too much fruit bad for you because of the sugar? Or is it alright?

TavistockToad · July 2011

Personally, i dont think fruit sugar is bad at all. As you say, its natural. 2/3 portions of fruit a day shouldnt do any harm.

rtmama · July 2011

Use the forum search option and you'll find hundreds of past threads discussing this same subject.

VeganGal84 · July 2011

Fruit sugar is good sugar! I'm speaking as one who is NOT counting carbs or sugar, though. Someone on Atkins or South Beach or just low-carbing may have a different answer than me.

McKayMachina · July 2011

A LOT of people are going to come in here and say not to worry about it. They're wrong and haven't researched at all. They're just regurgitating what they think sounds reasonable.

It's smart to track your sugar. Here's why:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/McKayMachina/view/you-re-not-fat-because-of-fat-106837

singin_sunrise · July 2011

The benefits of fruit far outweigh the sugar content. With those sugars, you are getting fiber (especially with watermelon; eat all of that you want to decrease bloating) and all the nutrients the fruit provides.

szqnva · July 2011

I'm always over on sugar, too. I have a feeling the sugar levels on here are set pretty low. That's always a confusing subject. Some nutritionists and diet plans say fruit is great for you, and to load up on fruits and veggies. Others try to keep you away from all sugars. If you ate too much fruit, I guess it would have an effect on your glucose levels, but the amount you ate seems to be well within normal boundaries. I'm interested to hear what other opinions are on this, too.

dls06 · July 2011

I feel if your carbs are within goals I would not worry about the sugar in fruit.

I seen a DIABETIC Nutritionist and was told to concentrate on carb count and not sugar from fruit as long as I was within limit.

lausa22 · July 2011

Yeah, everything else I eat is also within carbs/calories/fat/sodium (apart from yesterday, it was the first time I went over my calorie limit)
Just today too, is the first time my sugar has gone over. But it's from fruit! Also, it's only 2:50pm, so that's plenty of time for the sugar to be broken down, isn't it?

VeganGal84 · July 2011

I will not read your link, and I find what you said to be very offensive and RUDE. Really? Because I don't worry about fruit I'm wrong and haven't researched it at all?! Wow.

dls06 · July 2011

Right there with you! It was RUDE!

RhonndaJ · July 2011

While I think the poster could have worded what she was saying in a more positive way, the information on the link she provided isn't bad.

I still don't think it's a bad thing to go over on your sugar if it's from fruit and veg, however, I also don't think that going over by crazy amounts regardless of it's source is a great idea.

TavistockToad · July 2011

I agree! there were a lot of better ways to phrase that without being rude.

McKayMachina · July 2011

Okay, so think I'm rude. But go find accurate information about sugar anyway. Forget my link. Who cares?

Just make sure you recognize that "fruit sugar" is fructose and the body responds to fructose in a very specific way via creating and fueling fat cells.

Maybe it was "rude". Whatever. But it was right.

McKayMachina · July 2011

:flowerforyou:

Frappuzzino · July 2011

I didn't find your first reply rude at all. You didn't beat around the bush like anyone else would have, and you've obviously done your research.

McKayMachina · July 2011

:drinker:

Improvised · July 2011

Alton Brown? Really? Lol.

amarie35 · July 2011

I didn't find your reply rude either. You were just giving your opinion & by posting the link, you were giving others the opportunity to read some of what you have found in your research.

Unfortunately, because of all the fruit I eat, I know I go way over my sugar everyday. But still, I'd rather go over my sugar by eating fruit than snacking on candy bars, icecream, cookies, & cakes.....which I still tend to do on occasion! :blushing:

ct320 · July 2011

HI IVE BEEN HAVING THER SAME TROUBLE AND WITH SO MANY DIFFERENT OPINIONS I GOT SO CONFUSED (WHICH ISN'T HARD LOL) SO I GOOGLED IT AND WENT ON THE NHS WEBSITE AND ON THERE IT SAYS WE DONT NEED TO CUT DOWN ON THE SUGAR THATS IN FRUIT JUST PROCESSED SUGAR SO FEEL FREE TO HAVE AS MUCH FRUIT AS YOU LIKE:happy:

aubarnold · July 2011

http://www.amsa.org/healingthehealer/GlycemicIndex.pdf

I refer to chose fruits that have a low glycemic index, and eat the others in moderate.....although fruit sugar is better than processed sugar, too much of any sugar can be a bad thing.

McKayMachina · July 2011

There's your absolutely perfect (non-rude) answer.

Well said.

heather62803 · July 2011

I agree check the Glycemic index, while all fruit is natural and healthy - some choices are better than other for spikes in blood sugar. I have recently started looking into the glycemic index and I was very surprised at what I found!

McKayMachina · July 2011

Overweight non-scientists on a free message board? Really? Lol.

Good information is good information. And I'm more inclined to believe a TV host whose job is to source academic information and study data then translate it for the layperson via food TV than random people on the internet. That's why I sourced someone else instead of just coming in here spouting "FRUIT SUGAR IS HEALTHY!!!1!11shift! LOL".

:laugh:

Bring it on.

dominionite · July 2011

my opinion, sugar is sugar!
Is a peach better for you than a chocolate bar? Yes!
Are they both sources of sugar? Yes

If you are someone who HAS to watch their sugar, then you have to watch all the sources of sugar.

I am newly allergic to fructose which means no more fruit or sweet veggies for me, so I envy you your indulgence.
Fruit was how i calmed my sweet tooth without cheating; so you have your fruit and enjoy it; just don't over do it everyday.

(( unless you're hypcglycemic or diabetic or something, in which case you should know more than we do ))

nikkidee1983 · July 2011

The weight loss physician I have gotten information from says fruit is the good type of carbs you want to take in. My mother's diabetic specialist has warned about the amounts of sugar in fruits and to be cautious of them, especially bananas and grapes which are higher in sugars than most other fruits. I hope this helps.

lausa22 · July 2011

Thanks for all the opinions

I think it's just everything in moderation and too much sugar, in any form, is bad really. But we'd all rather eat fruit than chocolate!
As long as I have around 2 portions of fruit a day, I should be fine

mgmlap · July 2011

I think its something that you need to ask your doctor. Since each of us has different issues..answers on fruit sugars will vary. For myself..I am to stay away from bananas, strawberries, and watermelon...but other fruits are ok..

TK421NotAtPost · July 2011

WOW, talk about someone who hasn't done their research. Rude or whatever..the bottom line is that you're wrong.

Here are a few things you obviously don't understand...

#1. It would take an absurd amount of fruit to provide enough fructose to the diet to cause problems.

#2. The liver can generally handle approximately 50 grams of fructose or so before you start to see conversion to triglycerides or other negatives.

#3. While that intake level might be easily achievable by someone consuming a lot of sugary soda, an average piece of fruit is roughly 7% fructose (e.g. 7 grams fructose per 100 grams of fruit). Well, that is a lot of fruit.

You do the math...

TK421NotAtPost · July 2011

Also, funny thing about liver glycogen. When it is emptied, your body sends signals to the brain that can stimulate hunger. Replenishing liver glycogen tends to make people feel fuller. Studies on pubmed have shown that subjects consuming a moderate amount of fruit in their weight loss diet often report feeling much less hungry. (If you aren't making the connnection, fruit helps replenish liver glycogen)

Oh yeah, and let's not forget all the other benefits to eating fruit (whole fruit... not fruit juice), like fiber and nutrients as well as the lack of insulinogenic response from consuming fructose.

McKayMachina · July 2011

Look, lady. Chill. :laugh:

It sounds like you know what you're talking about. So thanks for the info!

My only point was that it DOES make sense to track your sugars, including fruits. There are a lot of people who get on the board who have been told a bunch of crud by companies like Weight Watchers who used to claim fruits are "free" and "don't count" and all these other unregulated "nutritionists" (careful, not a protected term! "Dietician" is what you're looking for) spouting theory.

More information = woohoo! :drinker:

Now, you wanna keep picking on me? Go for it. :laugh:

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