Why Fruit May Be Holding You Back

Marillian

Well thank goodness I ate part of a deep fried Twinkie right after I ate that evil nectarine!

llahairdna

I agree with the OP 100%. I know it's what's holding me back. It's so hard to do cardio while you're holding your fruit.

But he meant literal fruit, not your personal "fruit".... :bigsmile:

cbevan1229

I'm sticking with "Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants." Fruit = plant, so I feel pretty good about it.

I have 2 - 3 servings daily. One with breakfast. One as an afternoon snack. Maybe one after dinner.

All in all, probably better than the hostess cupcakes I used to stuff in my face.

flyingwrite

I think people could tell me that fruit is being poisoned by the Decepticons and it wouldn't matter to me. If it comes from the ground or grows on a tree, I'm going to eat it. ALL of it. Period.

The list of foods that would kill you in a second...completely natural, growing from the ground/on a tree foods is about as long as my arm.

Lesson - Just because it occurs in nature doesn't mean it's healthy. Just because it's processed doesn't make it bad for you.

If you don't believe me see if you prefer Nightshade to Oreo's.

I don't like Oreos. And clearly, I did not mean that I like poisonous mushrooms or plants. Get a grip.

kwest_4_fitness

"Glucose is the form of sugar that travels in your bloodstream to fuel the mitochondrial furnaces responsible for your brain power. Glucose is the only fuel normally used by brain cells. Because neurons cannot store glucose, they depend on the bloodstream to deliver a constant supply of this precious fuel.

This blood sugar is obtained from carbohydrates: the starches and sugars you eat in the form of grains and legumes, fruits and vegetables. (The only animal foods containing a significant amount of carbohydrates are dairy products.) "

Deny the body carbs and simple sugars and you deny the brain the ability to function properly. The correct way is moderation, getting the recommended servings of fruit per day. Fitness and diet are all well and good, but you have to also think about the physiology of the body and what each system requires to function.

Shannon2714

My advice: Stick to wild berries such as blue berries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc. They are all eaten with the skin on and are generally low in sugar. They are also loaded with anti-oxidants and vitamins. Cut back on fruit and see what happens!


So your thought on how to store them, they mold fast.

1. Wash berries in bowl with 3 cups water mixed with 1 cup white vinegar. Drain in colander and rinse under running water.
2. Place berries in salad spinner lined with 3 layers of paper towels. Spin for 15 seconds or until berries are completely dry.
3. Store berries in paper towel-lined sealable container, keeping lid slightly open to allow excess moisture to escape.

Thanks! I'm going to try this :-)

baptiste565

Hello everyone,

That's right fruit may be the reason that you can't get past that plateau. Simply put, fruit is comprised primarily of fructose, a simple sugar, fiber, and vitamins. The issue with fruit is not the amount of calories that we get from it, but the quality of them. The sugars (fructose) found in fruits convert almost immediately into simple sugar within the body. This translates into elevated levels of insulin within the body which many of us know puts our body into fat storing mode rather than the fat burning we are looking for.

Things get even worse when fruit is separated from its fiber or is breached (separated from its protective skin covering more than 5 minutes before consumption). Guess why? Digestion! That's right before the food even hits your tongue the molecules in the fruit are bombarded by oxygen, which begins the decomposition/digestion process. Although refrigeration slows the process of oxidation a very little (due to lack of air flow, not temperature), by the time you consume those pre-peeled apple slices most of the fructose in the apples has converted to a simpler sugar molecule than fructose- sucrose! That's right, essentially table sugar. Juices are even worse!

Another issue is eating fruit in isolation. Carbohydrates should rarely, if ever be eaten in isolation due to how fast they convert into sugar. When you choose to eat fruit always do so accompanied by some fat and/or protein source such, nuts or a protein shake are great examples.

In closing, I am not saying that fruit consumption is bad, quite the contrary. Fruit is nature’s once and a while snack. It should be treated as the dessert of health foods and should be eaten as often as you consumed deserts before you decided to become knowledgeable and disciplined with your eating habits.

My advice: Stick to wild berries such as blue berries, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc. They are all eaten with the skin on and are generally low in sugar. They are also loaded with anti-oxidants and vitamins. Cut back on fruit and see what happens!

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this article has me very confused. i was under the impression that fructose was broken down and stored in the liver, late in the digestion process. glucose is broken down quickly. also thought that most fruit has fiber. any calorie over your maintenance will make u fatter no matter the source. i would advise cut back on smoking, alcohol, and drugs.

jillbeanschoop

"Glucose is the form of sugar that travels in your bloodstream to fuel the mitochondrial furnaces responsible for your brain power. Glucose is the only fuel normally used by brain cells. Because neurons cannot store glucose, they depend on the bloodstream to deliver a constant supply of this precious fuel.

This blood sugar is obtained from carbohydrates: the starches and sugars you eat in the form of grains and legumes, fruits and vegetables. (The only animal foods containing a significant amount of carbohydrates are dairy products.) "

Deny the body carbs and simple sugars and you deny the brain the ability to function properly. The correct way is moderation, getting the recommended servings of fruit per day. Fitness and diet are all well and good, but you have to also think about the physiology of the body and what each system requires to function.

Sarauk2sf

Not sure how any of this is relevent if eating at a deficit.

Christine1110

This might be true for some people....but I only eat clean, fresh foods. I don't seem to have a problem with eating fruit...and I have been dropping weight really good since I stopped all the processed & premade foods!

cbevan1229

i would advise cut back on smoking, alcohol, and drugs.

Oh crap, you mean my drugs are making me fat, too? :sad:

dodgersprincess

If God didn't want us to eat fruit, he would not have have created it.

itgeekwoman

I love my raspberries, blue berries and strawberries. That's my sugar fix for the week!! Eating whole natural foods includes fruits and berries in moderation like everything else. I just had 2 cups of strawberries which is most of my sugars for the day. Tomorrow I get blueberries life is good!

jillbeanschoop

Ugh, I quoted and then hit post accidentally. Anyway, I agree about Glucose and sugar, etc. Basically, all carbs are turned into glucose (a form of sugar) in your body. Our bodies need glucose to function. Fruit are carbs, pasta is a carb, sugar is a carb (candy, sugared ice cream, etc.) and certain starchy vegetables are carbs (corn, peas, squash). As a diabetic, the important thing is to moderate your carbs. For women, that's 45-60 grams per meal and 15-30 grams per snack. You need carbs (which become sugar in the body) but too much at a time can cause a crazy mess when it comes to the insulin levels in your body. Have some carbs with every meal, which includes fruit, but keep it in check. Eat food, not too much, mostly plants :-) I do believe that is simple and decent motto.

dodgersprincess

I believe in the Bible diets. God Created Fruit. The only time fruit was a wrong choice was when man let sin in the world.

tigersword

"Glucose is the form of sugar that travels in your bloodstream to fuel the mitochondrial furnaces responsible for your brain power. Glucose is the only fuel normally used by brain cells. Because neurons cannot store glucose, they depend on the bloodstream to deliver a constant supply of this precious fuel.

This blood sugar is obtained from carbohydrates: the starches and sugars you eat in the form of grains and legumes, fruits and vegetables. (The only animal foods containing a significant amount of carbohydrates are dairy products.) "

Deny the body carbs and simple sugars and you deny the brain the ability to function properly. The correct way is moderation, getting the recommended servings of fruit per day. Fitness and diet are all well and good, but you have to also think about the physiology of the body and what each system requires to function.

Well, yes and no. While glucose is needed for brain function, the brain can function on ketones as well. Also, glucose can be manufactured from protein and fat through gluconeogenesis, so technically, you don't need carbs. Eating carbs does have the advantage of being more efficient than gluconeogenesis, as well as allowing the body to use protein and fat for the things it needs them for, rather than converting them to glucose.

Romans624

Right now I'm low carbing, and walking for exercise. I notice if I have fruit, esp something like banannas, I won't lose weight. I don't eat a ton, so I don't gain, but at my weight I should still lose.

So for now, I try to keep fruit occasional, but it is hard since everything is in season right now. Go into the grocery store and smell the berries, peaches, and more so delicious! lol. I do suspect that once I get a lot of weight off, and start strenght training with muscle building and all that, when I up my calories I can have fruit a bit more.

AlmstHvn

Terry's Chocolate Oranges will ALWAYS be on my "safe to eat" list. Always.
Always.

OP - Thanks for that finely researched piece, I had no idea fruit could be so worthless, or even sabotage my weight loss journey. Rest assured I shall be sticking to good old honest McD's, pizza, and KFC from this point. (Btw - can I still eat Terry's Chocolate Oranges as part of my 5-a-day?)




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MissCheese

I've lost nearly 47 pounds eating a lot of fruit.

Gizziemoto

Eat and enjoy like everything in moderation. When you cannot have fruits or veggies you really miss them.