Why do Fruits Have so Much Sugar

ek724q

I just bought a lot of fruit and want to eat it but they all have a lot of sugar in them. I don't want to go over my sugar amount and I have to much now.

What can I do to get more fruits but less sugar????

fatboypup

I just bought a lot of fruit and want to eat it but they all have a lot of sugar in them. I don't want to go over my sugar amount and I have to much now.

What can I do to get more fruits but less sugar????

i wouldn't overly concern yourself on going over on natural sugar from fruit

ckmama

I just bought a lot of fruit and want to eat it but they all have a lot of sugar in them. I don't want to go over my sugar amount and I have to much now.

What can I do to get more fruits but less sugar????

i wouldn't overly concern yourself on going over on natural sugar from fruit

Ditto, better than a snickers.

Some fruites have a higher GI than others look for those fruits. REad this for more info.

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

RDTaylor13

the natural sugar's in fruits and vegetables are nothing to worry about. it's the add sugar, used to sweetin foods, that you have to watch out for.

zalackja

Sugar is sugar, dont eat fruit

CaptainAmerica1970

Yes, I agree with what he "Fatboypump" said!

Jomalone2

I've always been told that berries have less sugar than melons. But I feel your frustration, I love fruit. We are told top eat fruits and vegetables but then we get told we are eating too much fruit.

Schwiggity

Sugar is sugar, dont eat fruit

Obvious troll is obvious.

trainguy917

Sugary fruit is sugar just like table sugar, so I don't agree that you shouldn't be concerned about it. There isn't enough fiber in an orange to overcome the fact that it's completely full of sugar. Same with most tropical fruits. I stick to occasional berries and (even more rarely) some melons.

milaxx

Fruits like berries and watermelon have lower sugar. I eat those on non gym days when I have less sugar calories to spare. On gym days I eat more because I have more wiggle room and I will also burn off the sugars from the fruit. Remember the other benefit of eating whole fruit is the fiber you get along with it. I prefer to stay under but as long as I'm not hugely over I don't flip out over it. Use a bit of balance. Too much of anything is not good. I don't ignore the sugar from fruit, but take into consideration the side benefits and how much over you are.

Soulbird81

Yes they're a lot of sugar BUT they're natural sugar therefore not bad for you like refined sugar or high fructose corn syrup is. Shoot for at least 5 servings of fruit a day and don't worry so much about the sugar in them...instead cut back on sugar in everything else.


Please check out: "Your Best Body Now" and "The Eat-Clean Diet" by Tosca Reno. She will explain fruits and their sugars verses refined sugars...do not listen to those who tell you not to eat fruit. Fruits are packed with vitamins and nutrients, antioxidents and some a quiet high in water content as well. Other great reads are Clean Eating magazine and Oxygen magazine.

ChitownFoodie

Sugar is sugar. Your body can't tell the differece when it processes it. I try to only eat 1 serving a day, otherwise, I am definitely over.

milaxx

Yes they're a lot of sugar BUT they're natural sugar therefore not bad for you like refined sugar or high fructose corn syrup is. Shoot for at least 5 servings of fruit a day and don't worry so much about the sugar in them...instead cut back on sugar in everything else.

I don't ignore the the sugar in fruit and veg, but I do look at the hidden sugar in processed foods and try to cut that out in order to have more room for fruit which is far better for you.

bobbybdoe

Rofl. Sugars are made naturally within fruits, there's no getting around it. It's still great to eat, and when eating healthy, fruits should make up a good percentage of the sugar you eat daily. It's not bad at all.

nehushtan

Sugary fruit is sugar just like table sugar, so I don't agree that you shouldn't be concerned about it. There isn't enough fiber in an orange to overcome the fact that it's completely full of sugar. Same with most tropical fruits. I stick to occasional berries and (even more rarely) some melons.

This is right... the sugar in some fruit can hurt you more than in some others. It's the same sugar -- fructose -- but in apples, the sugars are wrapped up in fibers that slow down the processing of those sugars.

Fructose, pure cane sugar (sucrose), milk sugar (lactose), and even high-fructose corn syrup are all about the same and end up being converted to glucose in the blood stream.

When you drink apple juice, you are getting the same sugar you would get from eating the apples.... but the juice doesn't have the fibers to slow down the digestion of those sugars... you'll get an insulin spike as high as if you'd knocked back a classic coke.

Heather75

I'm glad we got this all sorted out. It's so nice when everyone can agree.

fastbelly

Don't eat too many fruits per day, 2 or 3 pieces shouldn't be a problem, more then that you're overdoing it.

What you need to look out for more then fructose is the refined sugars.

anubis609

I'm glad we got this all sorted out. It's so nice when everyone can agree.

I agree. To have one singular form of thought on the subject puts confusion to rest.

P90XCertifiedCoach

I just read 3 similar articles that stated the usda sugar #s are for "ADDED SUGAR" Only. So fruit is good

Jolenebib

The difference between sugar in fruit and refined table sugars, is that you're giving your body much needed NUTRIENTS when you eat the fruit as opposed to table sugar, which contains nothing but sugar. Fruit also has a lot of fiber, which helps clean out the digestive system - which is a good thing, and as already mentioned, helps slow down the digestive process so you don't get a sugar rush. Your body burns sugar for fuel. If you're really worried about it, minimize your intake, and/or eat fruit with a lower GI value. But fruit is good for you. All foods contain some form of sugar.

MrCake

I agree with the posts that say "sugar is sugar". If your concern is that your diet is high in sugar then fruits are probably not your best choice for carbs. Fructose will still cause a significant insulin spike when consumed in high amounts (most fruits have high amounts). Fruits do have very good nutrition values and health benefits, but the idea that its sugar its different from other sugar because of this reason makes no sense. A bit extreme, but still good guide to manage your sugar/insulin levels throughout the day:

Must-have carb sources: green veggies (broccoli, cucumbers, lettuce, spinach, celery, asparagus, etc.)

Can-have carb sources: other veggies (except potatoes), berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, etc.)

Occasional carb sources: Other fruits

Rare carb sources: brown rice, whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta, cream of wheat, potatoes, yams

Should-avoid carb sources: white bread, white pasta, oatmeal

Must-avoid carb source: pastries, cookies, candy and any other junk sugary food

tross0924

I agree with the posts that say "sugar is sugar". If your concern is that your diet is high in sugar then fruits are probably not your best choice for carbs. Fructose will still cause a significant insulin spike when consumed in high amounts (most fruits have high amounts). Fruits do have very good nutrition values and health benefits, but the idea that its sugar its different from other sugar because of this reason makes no sense. A bit extreme, but still good guide to manage your sugar/insulin levels throughout the day:

Must-have carb sources: green veggies (broccoli, cucumbers, lettuce, spinach, celery, asparagus, etc.)

Can-have carb sources: other veggies (except potatoes), berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, etc.)

Occasional carb sources: Other fruits

Rare carb sources: brown rice, whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta, cream of wheat, potatoes, yams

Should-avoid carb sources: white bread, white pasta, oatmeal

Must-avoid carb source: pastries, cookies, candy and any other junk sugary food

Awh heII I'm screwed! I eat oatmeal every day, Whole wheat and rice every day, fruit twice a day (sometimes three), very few berries, and I should definitely work in more veggies.

There is more than one way to skin a cat. If you're losing weight and still eating fruit, then keep eating fruit. If you're not losing weight and stop eating fruit and then start losing weight again, don't eat fruit. Find what works for you and stick with it.

MrCake

I agree with the posts that say "sugar is sugar". If your concern is that your diet is high in sugar then fruits are probably not your best choice for carbs. Fructose will still cause a significant insulin spike when consumed in high amounts (most fruits have high amounts). Fruits do have very good nutrition values and health benefits, but the idea that its sugar its different from other sugar because of this reason makes no sense. A bit extreme, but still good guide to manage your sugar/insulin levels throughout the day:

Must-have carb sources: green veggies (broccoli, cucumbers, lettuce, spinach, celery, asparagus, etc.)

Can-have carb sources: other veggies (except potatoes), berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, etc.)

Occasional carb sources: Other fruits

Rare carb sources: brown rice, whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta, cream of wheat, potatoes, yams

Should-avoid carb sources: white bread, white pasta, oatmeal

Must-avoid carb source: pastries, cookies, candy and any other junk sugary food

Awh heII I'm screwed! I eat oatmeal every day, Whole wheat and rice every day, fruit twice a day (sometimes three), very few berries, and I should definitely work in more veggies.

There is more than one way to skin a cat. If you're losing weight and still eating fruit, then keep eating fruit. If you're not losing weight and stop eating fruit and then start losing weight again, don't eat fruit. Find what works for you and stick with it.

I agree, people will react differently to carbs, it is a matter of trial and error. As I said, this guide is pretty extreme for most people (I have followed it with great results), but it is a good way to put things into perspective.

KayteeBear

You should still try hard to get fruit into your diet. Don't cut them out.

Honestly I don't pay attention to which I eat. I just eat whichever I want. Or else I probably wouldn't eat any. Right now I have honeydew, nectarines, plums and oranges in my fridge. That's just what I feel like eating.

But I will say if you looove fruit, try to keep sugar elsewhere in your diet low so that you don't get an extreme amount.

TK421NotAtPost

I agree with the posts that say "sugar is sugar". If your concern is that your diet is high in sugar then fruits are probably not your best choice for carbs. Fructose will still cause a significant insulin spike when consumed in high amounts (most fruits have high amounts). Fruits do have very good nutrition values and health benefits, but the idea that its sugar its different from other sugar because of this reason makes no sense. A bit extreme, but still good guide to manage your sugar/insulin levels throughout the day:

Most fruits do not have a high amount of fructose. On average, most fruits have between 5-7grams of fructose per 100 gram serving. There are different types of sugars in fruits as well as other foods.

omgadam

As long as you aren't downing fruit all day I really wouldn't worry about it. Remember there is more to health than the scale number going down (which will happen regardless with a healthy lifestyle). The benefits of fruit and veggies in a diet goes far beyond how much sugar they contain; fruits and veggies are great sources of fiber and an abundance of antioxidants.

Though most fruit has a decently high % of fructose (but not as much as high fructose things which is 55%) and therefore does not contribute much to hunger satiety, the fiber does. Basically I just don't understand how fruits have become to be perceived as "bad". They are nature's way of keeping you healthy, don't miss out on their benefits just because they contain sugar!

SDkitty

I was just about to post a WTF thread about Grapes when I spotted this thread A few days before payday so the kitchen is bare and decided grapes would be a much better choice for breakfast than the gross poptarts my brother eats and then was dismayed to discover that not only do they have 110cal per cup but 29 carb! (24 of that being sugar). I always just thought that grapes had no real nutritional value.

So along the lines of this thread, I still want to get fruit in my diet so are there any suggestions for fruits that are less sugarfied? Thanks!

jessicamiller25

I agree that fruit is a natural sugar and fruit comes from the earth so it is good for you and should be eaten through out the day. It is the man made sugar that should be taken out of your diet. Also, like others said, it depends on your body. If you are eating fruit and getting the results that you want, then go ahead, eat it. If you are still having a hard time and are eating healthy and exercising then maybe fruit is something that you should limit to once or twice a day. Another important thing about eating is not just what you eat but WHEN you eat. I eat fruit several times a day. I eat the greatest amount before and after my work out to boost my energy and replace the glycogen in my muscles. Many people big into fitness and nutrition eat fruit. They put it in their protein shakes or add it to whole grain and protein meals. The only people that should completely take it out are those a few weeks out from a fitness show that are doing drastic measures to cut fat and bloating.

taso42_DELETED

this one time i was hanging out in a pool and it started raining. that was a bummer because i didn't want to get wet.

Schwiggity

All carbohydrates get broken down into glucose, a simple sugar. I JUST ****ED YOUR MIND!

omgadam

All carbohydrates get broken down into glucose, a simple sugar. I JUST ****ED YOUR MIND!

except cellulose