Low Carb Fruits - is there such a thing?

callme911

I need some help from all of you...

I am trying to find some fruits that are low carb per serving. I am happy with eating only one serving, but most fruits seem to be SO HIGH considering what you get.

An apple - 34 grams - good grief!!!

Any suggestions?

Thanks a bunch!

callme911

I need some help from all of you...

I am trying to find some fruits that are low carb per serving. I am happy with eating only one serving, but most fruits seem to be SO HIGH considering what you get.

An apple - 34 grams - good grief!!!

Any suggestions?

Thanks a bunch!

jojo52610

Pears? oh and Bananas - but Bananas are high in calorie

callme911

Well, according to MFP - my raw banana the other day has 31 grams of carbs. THAT IS A TON for one piece of fruit.

I am trying to stay between 100 - 135 grams of carbs PER DAY.

jessmomof3

Pears? oh and Bananas - but Bananas are high in calorie

Bananas are not a low-carb fruit, they are pretty high in sugars (but the good kind). 27g carb for a medium banana.

Berries are a better choice for a lower-carb fruit. Strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, etc.

But I would recommend still eating your fruits if you are watching your carb, just watch the grains and sugars from other foods! Fruit is so good for you, and has fiber too!

Jess

Jolie30

Fruits Lowest in Sugar
Small Amounts of Lemon or Lime
Rhubarb
Raspberries (more about berries on low carb diets)
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 are probably similar, but information that directly compares them is not available
Apricots
Grapefruit

Fruits Fairly High in Sugar
Plums
Oranges
Kiwifruit
Pears
Pineapple

Fruits Very High in Sugar
Tangerines
Cherries
Grapes
Pomegranates
Mangos
Figs
Bananas
Dried Fruit, such as
Dates
Raisins
Dried Apricots
Prunes

Taken from About.com

I'm following low carb too, and most of my fruit choices come from the first two groups.

callme911

Thanks a bunch!!!

jojo52610

Oh guess that's why South Beach doesn't let ya have fruit in the first Phase

good luck to ya!