NEED TO FILL CALORIES......Is fruit ok???????????????

amandavictoria80

Hi everyone!

I need to fill up some calories for the day but I am already slightly over in fat.

I just don't feel like veggies this evening. But I love fruit. So, I am thinking of making my fruit ice cream (which is just blended frozen fruit with skim milk) and some fresh pineapple. No fat (obviously) but added calories. This will be a lot of fruit and all in one sitting. LOL Which I don't mind. But...I have heard some bad things about eating a whole bunch of fruit because of sugar.

Will I be spiking my insulin levels, or any levels, and store fat by eating lots of fruit?
I know this may be a stupid question and if so I apologize but I want to make sure I'm in the clear.

Thanks so much!!!


*** Just want to add that I am going to drink some of my Jillian Michaels Protein Powder so I get 19g. A lot of you referred to protein levels.

juliapurpletoes

If it were me - I'd eat protein first, then green veggies with butter second....fruit would come in third. Stay low carb in my book!

Best!

stephanielindley422

If it were me - I'd eat protein first, then green veggies with butter second....fruit would come in third. Stay low carb in my book!

Best!

Yup

BobbyDaniel

Good question...usually fruit is a much better option than, lets say...chocolate cake. As for later in the evening, not sure. I usually eat my "late snack" some time after 9pm, right after I tuck my kids to bed and it generally is some kind of Skinny Cow ice cream or a frozen fruit pop. Hasn't had any negative effects on me so far!

lilbuddytatertot

im no nutritionist, but i dont think too much fruit is going to ever hurt.. i have never heard of anyone get fat from eating too many apples and oranges

alecta337

I love fruit. Its way better than candy bars =]

engineman312

you should be getting a lot more protein in your diet. a lot more. like, nine times the amount you got in today. try quinoa!!

LJCannon

:happy: You will probably get a different answer from everyone who responds to this.
Personally, if all my counts--especially Protein--were in range, I would just go for the Fruit and enjoy it---providing you are not diabetic.

Dootzy1

I think it should be okay, unless your body is sensitive to carbohydrates. True, my diabetic sister says eating a bit of protein with her carb intensive foods helps stabilize her blood sugar. The milk should help with that, I would guess.

xtinalovexo

I like to fill in the calories with vodka.

fiberartist219

If fruit is what you want, then that's what you should have! I think that if you are craving something, and not wanting something else, it doesn't matter what kind of food it is as long as it fits your calories.

It's not like you're asking us if it's ok to eat broken glass.

Eat the fruit and enjoy it!

chubbybunnee

I was told that eating sugar from fruit is digested differently then cane sugar and artificial sugars and is better for you as long as it's in less quantity. I always drink a homemade fruit smoothie with protein powder, and almond milk. The mornings I do this, I am usually over on my sugars, but my trainer and nutritionist told me it was ok as long as it was the only sugars I was taking in. You don't want to go on a fruit binge, and want to avoid pineapple because thats a lot more sugar compared to other fruits, but fruits like apples and pears are ideal. That is just what they have told me. I am still losing weight drinking my smoothies, so it has been working for me and keeping me full from 9 am until I get out of the gym at 1. Veggies of course are always first choice, but having an apple, or banana won't hurt you. I add a cup of strawberries and a small banana to the almond milk, ice,and protein powder and its a sweet treat

amysala85

I have 800 calories to fill, I ate like a pig today and entered everything in... its nuts,,, I dont think I could fit any more in... I stuffed on veggies mostly.

AngieOnTheBeach

im no nutritionist, but i dont think too much fruit is going to ever hurt.. i have never heard of anyone get fat from eating too many apples and oranges

I have! Aha, I think on Dr. Phil or someone, this girl ate a whole bag of apples for breakfast every morning and didn't understand why she wasn't losing weight.

amandavictoria80

But how can I eat protein without any fat? Any suggestions?

mamitosami

I make my 'ice cream' with protein powder--I put frozen fruit and powder with a little water (you could put milk in--I use water to conserve calories), and I blend it with an immersion blender so it's thick enough for my spoon to stand up in! It's just like frozen yogurt... yummm, I have it almost every night (except for tonight!). Have a piece of cheese with an apple.... in other words, cut down on the amount of fruit with a portion of protein... good balance....

andrejjorje

Yes as long as it fits your macros.

amandavictoria80

you should be getting a lot more protein in your diet. a lot more. like, nine times the amount you got in today. try quinoa!!

I usually do get lots of protein. And I'm only under by 11g today.
But I didn't want to go higher on my fat and carbs just to get more protein.

dr_tina

I have this problem some days as well and I go for peanut butter or sunbutter (made with sunflower seeds). I have just put more nuts and avocado in my diet to increase teh calories more because these are good fats. Also can have some 2% milk.

amandavictoria80

I make my 'ice cream' with protein powder--I put frozen fruit and powder with a little water (you could put milk in--I use water to conserve calories), and I blend it with an immersion blender so it's thick enough for my spoon to stand up in! It's just like frozen yogurt... yummm, I have it almost every night (except for tonight!). Have a piece of cheese with an apple.... in other words, cut down on the amount of fruit with a portion of protein... good balance....

I just can't put my protein powder in. It would ruin it. I practically gag when I do have to drink my protein.

And cheese contains too much fat for me.

peterscr7

Try protein powder.