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rybo

The great sugar debate.
I think unless you have a condition where you need to really balance and pay attention to your sugar levels, eating fruit & getting "too much" sugar isn't a big deal.

I eat a lot of fruit daily. I like it, it tastes good. Anything from blueberries, strawberries, apples, cherries, grapes, watermelon, oranges... on any given day I will have 3 to 5 of the things listed.

rachelleahsmom

I am a fruit fiend! I figure that if it keeps me from eating candy or other junk, no big deal. Unless you totally overdoes or have other medical issues, really, how can fruit be BAD? There aren't good and bad foods, remember. Moderation...

alohabrie

Here you go:

Fruit sugars break down into sucrose and glucogen, slowing the process. It spreads it out. Your body doesn’t even use the fructose unless there is an immediate need for energy and then it has to be processed by the liver. The rest is stored as glycogen in the muscles and liver. Sucrose (or refined sugars) break down into glucose which spikes because it starts immediate insulin production. Basically fructose takes a longer route and keeps your body in balance and refined sugar (or sucrose) knocks it out of balance.

fruit sugars do not break down into sucrose. Sucrose is a multi-molucule and fructose is not. It breaks down into glucose.

erinsueburns

As long as my total carbs are under 30% of my calories I don't worry about fruit sugar. They have wonderful stuff in them. But, I rarely eat fruit by itself because my body doesn't like it. I add peanut butter to my apple, I often eat cheese or nuts with my strawberries. A bit of fat and/or protein with the sugar, as well as the inherent fiber makes all the difference to me.

servilia

Sugar is sugar. Fruit is slightly better than the straight white sugar because there's fiber in it, slowing down the insulin spike but excess glucose in the blood gets turned into fat so depending on one's goals, a huge fruit meal might not be ideal. But I don't think your two fruit snacks are anything to worry about!

apsmith51

The way I look at it is...I didn't gain this weight from eating fruit...it is chock full of vitamins and fiber...as long as you aren't overeating your calories, I think it is great for your body.

inlander

You should eat sweeter fruits in moderation, just like everything else. Too much sugar (even from fruit) isn't good for you.

brit49

You should eat sweeter fruits in moderation, just like everything else. Too much sugar (even from fruit) isn't good for you.

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kcwonder

According to other websites, sugar is sugar, but the body processes sugars differently. One website said that fructose gets processed by the liver immediately (as a previous poster suggested). Other forms of sugar get processed differently usually with increases in insulin. Thus, fruit will have a lower GI to other foods containing different forms of sugar.

From what I have researched, the benefits of fruit have little to do with the sugar content and everything to do with the large amounts of vitamins and minerals found in fruits. Yes, fruit is lower on the glycemic index to other foods, which is an added benefit. However, from what I read, the focus seems to be on fruit's nutritional value as the main reason for being part of any diet plan.

If you are really concerned about your sugar intake, stick to fruits with lower sugar content. I know bananas are pretty high when it comes to sugar content.

Here is a list I found (not sure about it's validity)*:

Fruits Lowest in Sugar

Small Amounts of Lemon or Lime
Rhubarb
Raspberries
Blackberries
Cranberries

Fruits Low to Medium in Sugar

Strawberries
Casaba Melon
Papaya
Watermelon
Peaches
Nectarines
Blueberries
Cantaloupes
Honeydew Melons
Apples
Guavas – Pineapple Guavas (Feijoa) and Strawberry Guavas
Apricots
Grapefruit

Fruits Fairly High in Sugar

Plums
Oranges
Kiwifruit
Pears
Pineapple

Fruits Very High in Sugar

Tangerines
Cherries
Grapes
Pomegranates
Mangoes
Figs
Bananas

*http://www.oodora.com/health-and-food/nutrition/list-of-fruits-low-in-sugar.html

datxdiva

Always eat a protein with a carb. Example apple slices with peanut butter. I would have an apple for each snack but cut in half.

gandydancer

Really nothing to worry about unless you are diabetic, my doc said even a few blueberries send it up but it comes right back down again, and fruit isn't really a problem, lots of fiber in there as well.

Marig0ld

This seems to be a highly debated topic around here. I look at it this way...I don't know anyone who got fat from eating too much fruit! :laugh:

LuckyLeprechaun

some fruits - like dates and figs - can be pretty high, about as much as drinking a diet soda).

diet soda contains no sugar. at all.

js

becalee26

This seems to be a highly debated topic around here. I look at it this way...I don't know anyone who got fat from eating too much fruit! :laugh:

this is how I feel too! I didn't get to my current weight by stuffing myself with fruit!

I usually allow myself to have 2 pieces of fruit a day so I don't go overboard. I would keep doing what you are doing and see what happens. If you end up plateauing then cut some out and see if it helps.

hsnider29

That when you eat alot of fruit in a day you should basically just ignore what your sugar is on your food diary? I am HUGE on fruit. It is a little frustrating because I am ALWAYS over in my sugar.. I was told my a co worker that this is good sugar and I shouldnt worry about it and just ignore the sugars from fruit. I am trying to figure out how true this is???

Sugar is sugar. Obviously eating fruit is good for you because it contains other healthy vitamins but the body handles sugar pretty much the same way. I wouldn't cut out fruit but I would limit the high GI fruits.

nsimportant

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM

This is a mind blowing look at food, sugar, and you body. long, but informative and important.

Sugar: The Bitter Truth

Watch this it has all the answers You need!

servilia

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM

This is a mind blowing look at food, sugar, and you body. long, but informative and important.

Sugar: The Bitter Truth

Watch this it has all the answers You need!

Thanks for this, I'm watching and it's very eye opening. Not a flashy documentary but seems to give the straight goods!!

CoCoMa

I am diabetic. Sugar is sugar.

Me too, so I watch my sugar intake very closely.

ladybg81

I ignore it because let's be honest, no one ever became over weight for eating too many fruits

Yarrum84

I've been told that if you bake/cook/blend fruit without anything other than fruit, then it will produce MORE sugar.....something about the fruits releasing sugars more etc............was told be someone who was told at slimming world.....

CoCoMa

some fruits - like dates and figs - can be pretty high, about as much as drinking a diet soda).

diet soda contains no sugar. at all.
js

But diet soda contains artificial crap, such as aspartame and acesulfame.

JohnnyStorm

Fructose, which is fruit sugar, is a monosaccharide that is easily and quickly absorbed by the body.

Fruits are good for a quick pick-me-up and because of their vitamins and other properties eat a few pieces of fruit per day. This is mostly pre or post workout on cardio days.

IMHO it’s a better choice than a candy bar or table sugar simply because sugar is less concentrated in a piece of fruit and it has vitamins and fiber. However, the bulk of my sugar comes from polysaccharides such as sweet potatoes, oatmeal, plants and nuts which digest slower and as a result help regulate my blood sugar levels better and leave me feeling fuller for longer periods of time.

servilia

Fructose, which is fruit sugar, is a monosaccharide that is easily and quickly absorbed by the body.

I know what you mean by this since you're talking about fructose that occurs in the fruit. But fructose that has been added to other, fiberless foods is horrible for health. You probably know this already I'm just pointing it out to others who might see it on a label and go "yay, fructose"