What do you think about fruit?

jessmarie84

I find that certain fruits have higher calorie content than I would expect and also lots of sugars (though natural). I know other weight loss programs don't even count fruit/veggies (weight watchers - for example). So, what do you think about fruits? Are they worth the sugar, not so good for you? Definitely would love to hear your thoughts!

Lissa_1234

Yes, they are totally worth the sugar, which as you pointed out is natural sugar. They're naturally sweet, so you don't even have to add sugar when you use them in things.

I kind of have this rule of thumb where I eat fruit in the morning and veggies at night. I just have this idea that is the way it's suppose to be.

Also, not only does eating a variety of fruits and veggie help you with weight loss, but it makes your skin and hair fantastic!!!

hollywoodjunkie

I was wondering the same thing too, I've been buying lots of fruit snack packs from Morrisons and for example a small snack pack of approx about 10-15 pieces of pineapple contains about 17g of sugar and my daily allowance is 37g. So today eating a small pot of yoghurt and a pineapple snack pack has made me nearly go over my daily sugar allowance. I'm confused.

dls06

I love Berries, Grapes, Clementines, Plums, Peaches, Watermellon and Cantalope. I limit Apples, Pears and never eat bananas (too carb heavy). I like to eat the most food for the least amount of calories and carbs.

cmayfield3

I love fruit but I think it's important to count it. I saw an article the other day that said Weight Watchers is now telling members to start counting fruit if they aren't losing weight. Oops!

thepetiterunner

I think they're positively delicious and should be consumed in copious amounts.

I don't worry about ingesting natural sugars and I don't monitor my carb intake. They're a better alternative than other manufactured sweets.

To me they are utterly healthy, so there's no question in my mind that they have a place in MY diet.

quietHiker

I always wonder about fruit and sugars. I try to keep my sugar count on par, but as soon as I eat a fruit or veggie it bumps way past my goal for the day...but natural sugars are ok?

BrianSharpe

I was wondering the same thing too, I've been buying lots of fruit snack packs from Morrisons and for example a small snack pack of approx about 10-15 pieces of pineapple contains about 17g of sugar and my daily allowance is 37g. So today eating a small pot of yoghurt and a pineapple snack pack has made me nearly go over my daily sugar allowance. I'm confused.

Not familiar with that particular brand but I'd suggest fresh fruits. Many of the packaged convenience portions have added sugar.

grinch031

Yes they are worth the sugar. But I wouldn't overdo it. Never drink fruit juice though, always eat whole fruits.

LoraF83

I think they're positively delicious and should be consumed in copious amounts.

I don't worry about ingesting natural sugars and I don't monitor my carb intake. They're a better alternative than other manufactured sweets.

To me they are utterly healthy, so there's no question in my mind that they have a place in MY diet.

^This! People - fruit is natural, healthy, contains all sorts of stuff your body needs. Yes, there is fructose in fruit. But I don't think anyone ever became a diabetic or gained weight from having a few servings of fruit every day. I know that's not how I got fat......I got fat eating processed food, junk, and too many carbs without enough balance in my diet.

Dahllywood

Humans have survived off of eating fruits and vegetables for thousands of years. Why should we stop eating them now? They are perfectly healthy, including bananas dangit! (I eat one almost every day)

L00py_T0ucan

Love fruit, eat fruit and I think about fruit all the time. :smooched:

I guess I would watch the sugar content if my doctor told me to, but until then, I don't worry about it too much.

Contrarian

I think fruit is delicious and nutritious.

Clarimusic00

I allow myself more than the daily allowance of sugar if its from a natural source (fruit) rather than candy and sweets.

frugalmomsrock

I used to just eat a lot of fruit, whatever one and whenever I wanted... but I'm on the 17 day diet, so for now I'm only eating the lower sugar fruits: red grapes, apples, pears, grapefruit, oranges, berries, plums, prickly pear cactus and prunes (not all, but those are the approved ones). 2 servings a day is my limit on the diet, and I have to eat them before 2 PM. I miss my pineapple! I am looking forward to adding that in.

anyway-I was giving you the list of the "lower sugar" fruits in case you wanted it from a doctor's view (the 17 day diet was written by a general practitioner, family doctor).

Eat the fruit. It's entirely different than dumping sugar on cheerios.

TeutonicKnight

I have found when I eat fruit, my weight loss is slowed down. When I restrict my fruit intake, and focus on lean protein, veggies, and legumes, weight loss is faster.

Fruit is AMAZING for you, don't let anyone tell you different. I just stick to lemons and limes only, to flavor up my salads, fish, or poultry.

athensguy

I don't really worry much about macros, so I don't care that fruit is usually high carb. I do care about my micros, and fruit is low sodium. That's a good combination for me, so I eat a good bit.

sunshinesonata

I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE Fruit! I eat quite a bit of it every day!


Give me a banana, or an orange and I'd choose that over a piece of cake anyday.

jennifermcornett

I agree with the poster that said something along the lines of unless a doctor tells you to keep your sugar down, there isn't any reason to worry about natural sugars. I always factor the fruit into my calorie count, but I never even look at my carbs. I lost 50 pounds, and I would not have been able to do it in a healthy way without tons of fruits and vegetables.

IZZG

It really is just everything in moderation. With veggies you can never go wrong especially raw. I would just use moderation and focus on the fruits that are lower in sugar.

delilah47

Sugar is sugar as far as your body is concerned. With fruit, you also get vitamins and minerals. With refined sugar, you get empty calories. Too much fruit, or fruit juice, will sabotage your diet. Weight Watchers suggests 2 small fruit servings per day (at least they did when I was a member.. long ago and far away). I think a fruit serving was 40-60 calories (or close) of whatever fruit you prefer.

Some people talk about refined sugar like it's poison. It's really not. It just has empty sugar calories with no nutrients. It ain't gonna kill ya!

riverain

Raw fruit is great for you. The biggest benefit is that it is hard to overeat fruit, you usually fill up your stomach before you overload on calories. Although, it could still be possible to get too many calories, if you went really overboard. And some fruits do have more sugar than others.

Dried fruit needs to be eaten in moderation. They are much easier to overeat.

Cooked fruits are a fun way to have a dessert without ruining your calories for the day. Make an apple crisp with cinnamon sprinkles and just a few crunchy oats/nuts. Or peaches/pears in very light brandy sauce. Just go easy on the toppings.

My philosophy is that any fruit is a better choice than any junk food.

agentscully514

Fruit sugar is real sugar. there is no difference between natural and un-natural sugar as far as your body is concerned. Fruits contain a combination of many kinds of sugar, including fructose, but also sucrose. Some fruits are very high in sucrose.

If sugar doesn't bother you, great! eat all the fruit you want. If you are diabetic or insulin resistant, fruit sugar matters, and you should count it.

chrishgt4

I was wondering the same thing too, I've been buying lots of fruit snack packs from Morrisons and for example a small snack pack of approx about 10-15 pieces of pineapple contains about 17g of sugar and my daily allowance is 37g. So today eating a small pot of yoghurt and a pineapple snack pack has made me nearly go over my daily sugar allowance. I'm confused.

Not familiar with that particular brand but I'd suggest fresh fruits. Many of the packaged convenience portions have added sugar.

Morrison's is just a British supermarket.

The fruit pots are basically just mixed fruit pre-cut and put in an airtight container.

k8blujay2

Personally, I love it.... and honestly, fruit is why I don't count my sugars, because I always go over especially when I eat a banana... Because during the weeks when I actually eat right, I try to eat at least 2 pieces/servings of fruit.

k8blujay2

I was wondering the same thing too, I've been buying lots of fruit snack packs from Morrisons and for example a small snack pack of approx about 10-15 pieces of pineapple contains about 17g of sugar and my daily allowance is 37g. So today eating a small pot of yoghurt and a pineapple snack pack has made me nearly go over my daily sugar allowance. I'm confused.

Not familiar with that particular brand but I'd suggest fresh fruits. Many of the packaged convenience portions have added sugar.

Morrison's is just a British supermarket.

The fruit pots are basically just mixed fruit pre-cut and put in an airtight container.

Sounds like the Del Monte versions we have here. They are sold in the prepacked salad sections where I shop.

chrishgt4

I was wondering the same thing too, I've been buying lots of fruit snack packs from Morrisons and for example a small snack pack of approx about 10-15 pieces of pineapple contains about 17g of sugar and my daily allowance is 37g. So today eating a small pot of yoghurt and a pineapple snack pack has made me nearly go over my daily sugar allowance. I'm confused.

Not familiar with that particular brand but I'd suggest fresh fruits. Many of the packaged convenience portions have added sugar.

Morrison's is just a British supermarket.

The fruit pots are basically just mixed fruit pre-cut and put in an airtight container.

Sounds like the Del Monte versions we have here. They are sold in the prepacked salad sections where I shop.

Yea sort of except if I had to guess I would think they were fresher and not 'messed about with'

From what I understand they literally cut the fruit, put it in a pot and vacuum seal it where as I would guess Del Monte probably add preservatives etc.

rosannawebb

Yeah the fresh fruit pots here (UK) are literally just that, fresh fruit ready to eat. The del monte fruit we get here is usually preserved in some way. Expensive way to buy it but very helpful if you are out and want to grab something without messing up a healty eating plan!

jessmarie84

Thanks everyone - great feedback on the fruit debate

secretlobster

Fruit is not an optimal thing to eat in abundance - IF you are attempting to lose weight. Natural sugar is still sugar. Does that mean fruit is bad for you? Or that you shouldn't eat any of it? Heck no. But fruits are almost entirely carbs/sugars. If you're watching your weight, you might want to cut back on it.

I love fruit and wouldn't give it up for anything

RandomMiranda

I love fruit, but I definitely count the calories in it. Otherwise I would eat a banana every time I was hungry and they're about 100 calories each. I usually have some fruit everyday, recently strawberries or apples in greek yogurt.