FRUIT HELP!

angl

Every diet that I have been on says do not eat bananas......So, I would say if you are trying to lose weight dont eat bananas. The highest sugar fruit is watermelon. Apples are the #1 fruit for all over healthy and I just heard that apples help with bad breath (if that is anyones concern).
You need to be careful with the portions if you are trying to lose weight.
angl:bigsmile:

foxyforce

Every diet that I have been on says do not eat bananas......So, I would say if you are trying to lose weight dont eat bananas. The highest sugar fruit is watermelon. Apples are the #1 fruit for all over healthy and I just heard that apples help with bad breath (if that is anyones concern).
You need to be careful with the portions if you are trying to lose weight.
angl:bigsmile:

why does it say not to eat bananas they are so damn good for you

"Bananas are the fruit of happiness and many make it their favorite fruit. Bananas are competing with apples and oranges for the title of the most eaten fruit worldwide. Even if it is rich in vitamins and minerals many avoid eating bananas because of its high caloric value.

Bananas are good for weight loss even if they have many calories. A 100 grams of banana has 100 calories. One calorie per gram. But it can help you lose weight. Being very dens eating a banana will help you get rid of the sensation of hunger fast. A banana is a fabulous healthy snack.

When buying bananas watch their colors before making the buying decision. Yellow or greenish bananas are not good to be eaten because they contain a form of starch that cannot be digested that easily. Bananas are good to be eaten when they have a few brown spots. Bananas that have brown spots are richer in vitamins and minerals.


Bananas are energy bombs. A banana contains 20% carbohydrates and lots of vitamin B, C and E. Bananas are also full of calcium and magnesium. A fabulous healthy cocktail.

Bananas help the sugar assimilation process and neutralize the effects of noxious acids that disturb your digestion. Bananas also contain serotonin, which is also known as the happiness substance. Because of the serotonin it contains bananas are a great antidepressant food.

Bananas are healthy and good regardless of your age. And the best part is that bananas come already wrapped in their own natural package that makes them clean and good to eat anywhere. Bananas are a great healthy snack between the meals. You should especially eat a banana if you are having a stressful day and you don’t really have time to eat something. Just pack a banana to work and you will be all set."
http://www.shedyourweight.com/banana_nutrition_the_health_benefits_of_bananas.html

Bananas consist mainly of sugars (glucose, fructose and sucrose) and fiber, which makes them ideal for an immediate and slightly prolonged source of energy

Reducing Depression
Bananas contain tryptophan, an aminoacid that can be converted to serotonin, leading to improved mood
Anemia
Bananas are relatively high in iron, which helps the body's hemoglobin function
Constipation and Diarrhea
Due to their content in fiber, they help restore a normal bowel function. In addition, diarrhea usually depletes your body of important electrolytes (of which the most important is potassium, contained in high amounts in bananas). They also contain pectin, a soluble fiber (hydrocolloid) that can help normalize movement through the digestive tract.
Eyesight Protection
Research published in the Archives of Ophthalmology has proven that adults consuming at least 3 servings of fruit per day have a reduced risk (by 36%) of developing age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the primary cause of vision loss in older adults, compared to persons who consume less than 1.5 servings of fruit daily.
Healthy Bones
Bananas are an exceptionally rich source of fructooligosaccharide, a compound that nourishes probiotic (friendly) bacteria in the colon. These beneficial bacteria produce enzymes that increase our digestive ability and protect us from unhealthy bacteria infections. Thanks to fructooligosaccharides, probiotic bacteria can increase both in number and functionality, increasing our body's ability to absorb calcium.
In addition, green bananas contain indigestible short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that are very nutrient to the cells that make up the mucosa of the stomach. These cells, when healthy, absorb calcium much more efficiently
Healthy Kidney
About 190,000 cases of kidney cancer are diagnosed each year.
Research published in the International Journal of Cancer has shown that daily consumption of whole fruits and vegetables, especially bananas, is highly protective to kidney health. The results show that, over a long timeframe (13.4 years), women eating more than 2.5 servings of fruits and vegetable per day cut their risk of kidney cancer by 40%. Among the fruits, bananas were especially protective. Women eating bananas four to six times a week halved their risk of developing the disease compared to those who did not eat this fruit. The conclusion of the study is that frequent consumption of fruits and vegetables, especially bananas, cabbage and root vegetables, may reduce risk of kidney cancer. This is because bananas and many root vegetables contain especially high amounts of antioxidant phenolic compounds, while cabbage is rich in sulfur, necessary for effective detoxification of potential carcinogens.
Blood Pressure
Bananas are extremely high in potassium (about 4673mg), yet very low in sodium (1mg), thus having a perfect ratio for preventing high blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Heartburn
Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness
Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood-sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Smoking
Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. They contain vitamins B6 and B12 they contain, as well as potassium and magnesium: these substances help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Ulcers
This is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicle cases. It also helps reduce acidity and reduces irritation. Bananas stimulate the cells on the internal stomach lining to produce a thicker mucus (which protects against acid). Additionally, bananas contain protease inhibitors that help eliminate bacteria in the stomach that have been pinpointed as a primary cause of ulcers.
Nerves
Bananas are high in B vitamins that have been shows to improve nerve function
Mosquito Bites
Many people report that rubbing the inside of a banana peel on a mosquito bite is very effective in reducing itching and swelling
Stress Relief
Bananas are high in potassium, which helps normalize the hearthbeat and regulate the body's water balance. During periods of high stress, our body's potassium levels tend to be rapidly depleted: eating bananas is a healthy way to rebalance them without using drugs
Stroke Risk
According to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can reduce the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%"

http://bananasweb.com/bananas/Health+Benefits+of+Bananas

hasiangirl

Every diet that I have been on says do not eat bananas......So, I would say if you are trying to lose weight dont eat bananas. The highest sugar fruit is watermelon. Apples are the #1 fruit for all over healthy and I just heard that apples help with bad breath (if that is anyones concern).
You need to be careful with the portions if you are trying to lose weight.
angl:bigsmile:

why does it say not to eat bananas they are so damn good for you

"Bananas are the fruit of happiness and many make it their favorite fruit. Bananas are competing with apples and oranges for the title of the most eaten fruit worldwide. Even if it is rich in vitamins and minerals many avoid eating bananas because of its high caloric value.

Bananas are good for weight loss even if they have many calories. A 100 grams of banana has 100 calories. One calorie per gram. But it can help you lose weight. Being very dens eating a banana will help you get rid of the sensation of hunger fast. A banana is a fabulous healthy snack.

When buying bananas watch their colors before making the buying decision. Yellow or greenish bananas are not good to be eaten because they contain a form of starch that cannot be digested that easily. Bananas are good to be eaten when they have a few brown spots. Bananas that have brown spots are richer in vitamins and minerals.


Bananas are energy bombs. A banana contains 20% carbohydrates and lots of vitamin B, C and E. Bananas are also full of calcium and magnesium. A fabulous healthy cocktail.

Bananas help the sugar assimilation process and neutralize the effects of noxious acids that disturb your digestion. Bananas also contain serotonin, which is also known as the happiness substance. Because of the serotonin it contains bananas are a great antidepressant food.

Bananas are healthy and good regardless of your age. And the best part is that bananas come already wrapped in their own natural package that makes them clean and good to eat anywhere. Bananas are a great healthy snack between the meals. You should especially eat a banana if you are having a stressful day and you don’t really have time to eat something. Just pack a banana to work and you will be all set."
http://www.shedyourweight.com/banana_nutrition_the_health_benefits_of_bananas.html

Bananas consist mainly of sugars (glucose, fructose and sucrose) and fiber, which makes them ideal for an immediate and slightly prolonged source of energy

Reducing Depression
Bananas contain tryptophan, an aminoacid that can be converted to serotonin, leading to improved mood
Anemia
Bananas are relatively high in iron, which helps the body's hemoglobin function
Constipation and Diarrhea
Due to their content in fiber, they help restore a normal bowel function. In addition, diarrhea usually depletes your body of important electrolytes (of which the most important is potassium, contained in high amounts in bananas). They also contain pectin, a soluble fiber (hydrocolloid) that can help normalize movement through the digestive tract.
Eyesight Protection
Research published in the Archives of Ophthalmology has proven that adults consuming at least 3 servings of fruit per day have a reduced risk (by 36%) of developing age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the primary cause of vision loss in older adults, compared to persons who consume less than 1.5 servings of fruit daily.
Healthy Bones
Bananas are an exceptionally rich source of fructooligosaccharide, a compound that nourishes probiotic (friendly) bacteria in the colon. These beneficial bacteria produce enzymes that increase our digestive ability and protect us from unhealthy bacteria infections. Thanks to fructooligosaccharides, probiotic bacteria can increase both in number and functionality, increasing our body's ability to absorb calcium.
In addition, green bananas contain indigestible short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that are very nutrient to the cells that make up the mucosa of the stomach. These cells, when healthy, absorb calcium much more efficiently
Healthy Kidney
About 190,000 cases of kidney cancer are diagnosed each year.
Research published in the International Journal of Cancer has shown that daily consumption of whole fruits and vegetables, especially bananas, is highly protective to kidney health. The results show that, over a long timeframe (13.4 years), women eating more than 2.5 servings of fruits and vegetable per day cut their risk of kidney cancer by 40%. Among the fruits, bananas were especially protective. Women eating bananas four to six times a week halved their risk of developing the disease compared to those who did not eat this fruit. The conclusion of the study is that frequent consumption of fruits and vegetables, especially bananas, cabbage and root vegetables, may reduce risk of kidney cancer. This is because bananas and many root vegetables contain especially high amounts of antioxidant phenolic compounds, while cabbage is rich in sulfur, necessary for effective detoxification of potential carcinogens.
Blood Pressure
Bananas are extremely high in potassium (about 4673mg), yet very low in sodium (1mg), thus having a perfect ratio for preventing high blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Heartburn
Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness
Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood-sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Smoking
Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. They contain vitamins B6 and B12 they contain, as well as potassium and magnesium: these substances help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Ulcers
This is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicle cases. It also helps reduce acidity and reduces irritation. Bananas stimulate the cells on the internal stomach lining to produce a thicker mucus (which protects against acid). Additionally, bananas contain protease inhibitors that help eliminate bacteria in the stomach that have been pinpointed as a primary cause of ulcers.
Nerves
Bananas are high in B vitamins that have been shows to improve nerve function
Mosquito Bites
Many people report that rubbing the inside of a banana peel on a mosquito bite is very effective in reducing itching and swelling
Stress Relief
Bananas are high in potassium, which helps normalize the hearthbeat and regulate the body's water balance. During periods of high stress, our body's potassium levels tend to be rapidly depleted: eating bananas is a healthy way to rebalance them without using drugs
Stroke Risk
According to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can reduce the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%"

http://bananasweb.com/bananas/Health+Benefits+of+Bananas

just going out on a limb hun, but do u like bananaS?:laugh: :laugh: i used to eat a banana a day an apple a day and an orange a day,,,,ANY fruit is fine to eat...as long as its done with reason IMPO with that being said this is way off topic...but anything is ok for u when done in reason.....so maybe the best way to go is to eat a mix and match of fruits a day :bigsmile: eat a banana for morning snack... apple for the afternoon snack and an orange for a late night snack...

jenninsocal

I would think all fruit is better for you than some other processed alternatives!

Personally I LOVE strawberries. Like today with my lunch I am having 7 of them (which is a lot, seriously) and it's only added up to 40 calories. You can have a lot of them!

foxyforce

Every diet that I have been on says do not eat bananas......So, I would say if you are trying to lose weight dont eat bananas. The highest sugar fruit is watermelon. Apples are the #1 fruit for all over healthy and I just heard that apples help with bad breath (if that is anyones concern).
You need to be careful with the portions if you are trying to lose weight.
angl:bigsmile:

why does it say not to eat bananas they are so damn good for you

"Bananas are the fruit of happiness and many make it their favorite fruit. Bananas are competing with apples and oranges for the title of the most eaten fruit worldwide. Even if it is rich in vitamins and minerals many avoid eating bananas because of its high caloric value.

Bananas are good for weight loss even if they have many calories. A 100 grams of banana has 100 calories. One calorie per gram. But it can help you lose weight. Being very dens eating a banana will help you get rid of the sensation of hunger fast. A banana is a fabulous healthy snack.

When buying bananas watch their colors before making the buying decision. Yellow or greenish bananas are not good to be eaten because they contain a form of starch that cannot be digested that easily. Bananas are good to be eaten when they have a few brown spots. Bananas that have brown spots are richer in vitamins and minerals.


Bananas are energy bombs. A banana contains 20% carbohydrates and lots of vitamin B, C and E. Bananas are also full of calcium and magnesium. A fabulous healthy cocktail.

Bananas help the sugar assimilation process and neutralize the effects of noxious acids that disturb your digestion. Bananas also contain serotonin, which is also known as the happiness substance. Because of the serotonin it contains bananas are a great antidepressant food.

Bananas are healthy and good regardless of your age. And the best part is that bananas come already wrapped in their own natural package that makes them clean and good to eat anywhere. Bananas are a great healthy snack between the meals. You should especially eat a banana if you are having a stressful day and you don’t really have time to eat something. Just pack a banana to work and you will be all set."
http://www.shedyourweight.com/banana_nutrition_the_health_benefits_of_bananas.html

Bananas consist mainly of sugars (glucose, fructose and sucrose) and fiber, which makes them ideal for an immediate and slightly prolonged source of energy

Reducing Depression
Bananas contain tryptophan, an aminoacid that can be converted to serotonin, leading to improved mood
Anemia
Bananas are relatively high in iron, which helps the body's hemoglobin function
Constipation and Diarrhea
Due to their content in fiber, they help restore a normal bowel function. In addition, diarrhea usually depletes your body of important electrolytes (of which the most important is potassium, contained in high amounts in bananas). They also contain pectin, a soluble fiber (hydrocolloid) that can help normalize movement through the digestive tract.
Eyesight Protection
Research published in the Archives of Ophthalmology has proven that adults consuming at least 3 servings of fruit per day have a reduced risk (by 36%) of developing age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the primary cause of vision loss in older adults, compared to persons who consume less than 1.5 servings of fruit daily.
Healthy Bones
Bananas are an exceptionally rich source of fructooligosaccharide, a compound that nourishes probiotic (friendly) bacteria in the colon. These beneficial bacteria produce enzymes that increase our digestive ability and protect us from unhealthy bacteria infections. Thanks to fructooligosaccharides, probiotic bacteria can increase both in number and functionality, increasing our body's ability to absorb calcium.
In addition, green bananas contain indigestible short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that are very nutrient to the cells that make up the mucosa of the stomach. These cells, when healthy, absorb calcium much more efficiently
Healthy Kidney
About 190,000 cases of kidney cancer are diagnosed each year.
Research published in the International Journal of Cancer has shown that daily consumption of whole fruits and vegetables, especially bananas, is highly protective to kidney health. The results show that, over a long timeframe (13.4 years), women eating more than 2.5 servings of fruits and vegetable per day cut their risk of kidney cancer by 40%. Among the fruits, bananas were especially protective. Women eating bananas four to six times a week halved their risk of developing the disease compared to those who did not eat this fruit. The conclusion of the study is that frequent consumption of fruits and vegetables, especially bananas, cabbage and root vegetables, may reduce risk of kidney cancer. This is because bananas and many root vegetables contain especially high amounts of antioxidant phenolic compounds, while cabbage is rich in sulfur, necessary for effective detoxification of potential carcinogens.
Blood Pressure
Bananas are extremely high in potassium (about 4673mg), yet very low in sodium (1mg), thus having a perfect ratio for preventing high blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Heartburn
Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness
Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood-sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Smoking
Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. They contain vitamins B6 and B12 they contain, as well as potassium and magnesium: these substances help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Ulcers
This is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicle cases. It also helps reduce acidity and reduces irritation. Bananas stimulate the cells on the internal stomach lining to produce a thicker mucus (which protects against acid). Additionally, bananas contain protease inhibitors that help eliminate bacteria in the stomach that have been pinpointed as a primary cause of ulcers.
Nerves
Bananas are high in B vitamins that have been shows to improve nerve function
Mosquito Bites
Many people report that rubbing the inside of a banana peel on a mosquito bite is very effective in reducing itching and swelling
Stress Relief
Bananas are high in potassium, which helps normalize the hearthbeat and regulate the body's water balance. During periods of high stress, our body's potassium levels tend to be rapidly depleted: eating bananas is a healthy way to rebalance them without using drugs
Stroke Risk
According to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can reduce the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%"

http://bananasweb.com/bananas/Health+Benefits+of+Bananas

just going out on a limb hun, but do u like bananaS?:laugh: :laugh: i used to eat a banana a day an apple a day and an orange a day,,,,ANY fruit is fine to eat...as long as its done with reason IMPO with that being said this is way off topic...but anything is ok for u when done in reason.....so maybe the best way to go is to eat a mix and match of fruits a day :bigsmile: eat a banana for morning snack... apple for the afternoon snack and an orange for a late night snack...

i do love them, i had life and fiber one cereals mixed with blueberries for breakfast, and then after i was finished i saw bananas sitting in the hanging fruit basket totally out of my view and i was like DAMN IT!!!

FireMonkey

http://www.thefruitpages.com/contents.shtml

Here you can find nutritional information on different kinds of fruit.

diggcm

I really like grapefruit, I kind of forgot about them until recently. And I like berries too.

In reading the previous posts about bananas, it was interesting the peel is used for mosquito bites (I've always heard if you eat a banana, mosquitos are attracted to you), no idea if that's actually true. I still eat bananas, lots of potassium.

July24Lioness

Eating too much fruit can be bad for your health:

Eating Too Much Fruit Can Be Bad For Your Health
By Dr. Ben Kim on July 31, 2004 Health Warnings Healthy Eating Resources
Many of us have come to believe that eating healthier means eating lots of fruits and vegetables. While fruits and vegetables are much better for you than refined foods like cookies and chips, my experiences and research have led me to believe that too much fruit can be harmful to your health.

A lot of the fruit that is grown today is much higher in sugar than they would be in a natural environment. Have you ever tasted a wild blueberry? How about a wild apple? On their own, they are delicious, but you may be surprised to discover that they aren't nearly as sweet as modern day varieties. Over thousands of years, humans have been able to make fruits larger and sweeter than their wild predecessors through hybridization.

But sugar from fruit is natural, so you should be able to eat as much as you want, right? This question is best asked of fruitarians - people who eat nothing but raw fruits. It is not uncommon for a strict fruitarian to eat five bananas and five dates for breakfast, one large canteloupe for lunch, and five large peaches for dinner.

Some fruitarians take a more balanced approach and eat lots of less sweet, seed-bearing fruits like tomatoes and zuchinni. They also eat plenty of greens like romaine lettuce.

Regardless of which approach is taken, I have not met a single strict fruitarian of more than two years who didn't have significant health challenges. The most common challenges are dental decay, osteoporosis, wasting of muscle tissue, inability to maintain a healthy weight, chronic fatigue, skin problems, thinning hair, weakening nails, and excessive irritability.

Some of these problems are the result of nutritional deficiencies. The most common deficiencies that I know of in this population are vitamins B12, A*, D, zinc, and certain essential fatty acids.

Another problem with a high fruit diet is that it can lead to problems involving the hormones that regulate your blood sugar; insulin, glucagon, and growth hormone. A chronic imbalance of these hormones is a sure way to develop cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

The encouraging news is that when you eat fruits in moderation, they can contribute to excellent overall health and fitness. Here is a list of some of my favorite, healthy fruits:

1. Berries - Be sure that they are wild or organic, as commercially grown berries are heavily coated with pesticides. Berries tend to put less stress on your blood sugar - regulating mechanisms than other fruits, and provide loads of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals which protect you against disease. Frozen wild blueberries are available year-round in almost any grocery store.

2. Avocado - An excellent source of raw fat, which is essential for healing and maintenance of health. Avocados are also an excellent source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The fatty acids found in avocados provide excellent fuel for energy. A good avocado has a rich, creamy texture and a rich green color towards the outer part of its flesh.

3. Figs - If you haven't tried a fresh black or green fig, you are missing out on one of the most minerally dense fruits there is. Fresh figs are superior to dried figs, as the drying process creates an unhealthy concentration of the natural sugars in figs. If you are going to eat dried figs, strive to eat only a few per day. Figs are particularly high in potassium, calcium, and iron.

4. Pomegranates - If you could choose only one fruit to get into your blood and provide super protection against free radical damage and chronic disease, pomegranates would be a great choice. By weight, they have one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants among all fruits.

5. Apples - Like all of the fruits listed above, apples are high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. From a practical viewpoint, apples are one of the most affordable healthy fruits to eat on a regular basis.

If you want to eat super sweet fruits like bananas, grapes, and ripe persimmons, you may want to eat them with some dark green lettuce, celery sticks, and avocado, as the mineral density in these green foods will help to dampen the unhealthy effect that super sweet fruits have on your insulin levels.

I recommend staying away from fruit juices most of the time, as their concentrated sugars contribute to health problems related to too much insulin production.

* While it is true that vitamin A can be made from beta carotene, which is found in lots of fruits and vegetables, many people are unable to make enough vitamin A for their daily needs from beta carotene alone. Effective conversion of beta carotene to vitamin A depends on a number of factors, like a healthy gall bladder, sufficient dietary fat, and a healthy thyroid gland. Sufficient intake and absorption of vitamin A is essential to a number of processes, including building and maintaining healthy mucosal linings throughout your body, enhancing your immune system, and supporting your vision.

mcohan

I just ate a peach and I could eat my weight in grapes! Don't know the sugar content on either, but I have been eating lots of fruit and I am still losing weight consistently. I'm kind of wondering what the big fuss is lately over too much sugar...I'm losing weight, an I'm not diabetic, so is it a big deal that I'm eating a bunch of natural (fruit) sugars?

i agree! i think people should be more concerned with the processed (junk food) sugars. having a bunch of fruit a day instead of a peice of cake is definitely not the way people get fat!

foxyforce

Eating too much fruit can be bad for your health:

Eating Too Much Fruit Can Be Bad For Your Health
By Dr. Ben Kim on July 31, 2004 Health Warnings Healthy Eating Resources
Many of us have come to believe that eating healthier means eating lots of fruits and vegetables. While fruits and vegetables are much better for you than refined foods like cookies and chips, my experiences and research have led me to believe that too much fruit can be harmful to your health.

A lot of the fruit that is grown today is much higher in sugar than they would be in a natural environment. Have you ever tasted a wild blueberry? How about a wild apple? On their own, they are delicious, but you may be surprised to discover that they aren't nearly as sweet as modern day varieties. Over thousands of years, humans have been able to make fruits larger and sweeter than their wild predecessors through hybridization.

But sugar from fruit is natural, so you should be able to eat as much as you want, right? This question is best asked of fruitarians - people who eat nothing but raw fruits. It is not uncommon for a strict fruitarian to eat five bananas and five dates for breakfast, one large canteloupe for lunch, and five large peaches for dinner.

Some fruitarians take a more balanced approach and eat lots of less sweet, seed-bearing fruits like tomatoes and zuchinni. They also eat plenty of greens like romaine lettuce.

Regardless of which approach is taken, I have not met a single strict fruitarian of more than two years who didn't have significant health challenges. The most common challenges are dental decay, osteoporosis, wasting of muscle tissue, inability to maintain a healthy weight, chronic fatigue, skin problems, thinning hair, weakening nails, and excessive irritability.

Some of these problems are the result of nutritional deficiencies. The most common deficiencies that I know of in this population are vitamins B12, A*, D, zinc, and certain essential fatty acids.

Another problem with a high fruit diet is that it can lead to problems involving the hormones that regulate your blood sugar; insulin, glucagon, and growth hormone. A chronic imbalance of these hormones is a sure way to develop cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

The encouraging news is that when you eat fruits in moderation, they can contribute to excellent overall health and fitness. Here is a list of some of my favorite, healthy fruits:

1. Berries - Be sure that they are wild or organic, as commercially grown berries are heavily coated with pesticides. Berries tend to put less stress on your blood sugar - regulating mechanisms than other fruits, and provide loads of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals which protect you against disease. Frozen wild blueberries are available year-round in almost any grocery store.

2. Avocado - An excellent source of raw fat, which is essential for healing and maintenance of health. Avocados are also an excellent source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The fatty acids found in avocados provide excellent fuel for energy. A good avocado has a rich, creamy texture and a rich green color towards the outer part of its flesh.

3. Figs - If you haven't tried a fresh black or green fig, you are missing out on one of the most minerally dense fruits there is. Fresh figs are superior to dried figs, as the drying process creates an unhealthy concentration of the natural sugars in figs. If you are going to eat dried figs, strive to eat only a few per day. Figs are particularly high in potassium, calcium, and iron.

4. Pomegranates - If you could choose only one fruit to get into your blood and provide super protection against free radical damage and chronic disease, pomegranates would be a great choice. By weight, they have one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants among all fruits.

5. Apples - Like all of the fruits listed above, apples are high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. From a practical viewpoint, apples are one of the most affordable healthy fruits to eat on a regular basis.

If you want to eat super sweet fruits like bananas, grapes, and ripe persimmons, you may want to eat them with some dark green lettuce, celery sticks, and avocado, as the mineral density in these green foods will help to dampen the unhealthy effect that super sweet fruits have on your insulin levels.

I recommend staying away from fruit juices most of the time, as their concentrated sugars contribute to health problems related to too much insulin production.

* While it is true that vitamin A can be made from beta carotene, which is found in lots of fruits and vegetables, many people are unable to make enough vitamin A for their daily needs from beta carotene alone. Effective conversion of beta carotene to vitamin A depends on a number of factors, like a healthy gall bladder, sufficient dietary fat, and a healthy thyroid gland. Sufficient intake and absorption of vitamin A is essential to a number of processes, including building and maintaining healthy mucosal linings throughout your body, enhancing your immune system, and supporting your vision.

that is the same thing as eating too much meat, or too much dairy, or too much anything. life should be lived in moderation.

"Too much red meat will kill you – study
NBR Staff | Tuesday March 24 2009 - 02:43pm
Those of us who eat more red meat and processed meat face a greater risk of death by heart disease and cancer, according to a new study.

Said to be the largest study to date, more than half a million American men and women between the ages of 50 and 71 participated for ten years from 1995, with the results published this week in the Archives of Internal Medicine.

During the follow-up period 47,976 men and 23,276 women died.

Red meat was defined as beef, pork, bacon, ham, hamburger, hot dogs, liver, pork sausage, steak, and meats in foods such as pizza, stews, and lasagna.

White meat included turkey, fish, chicken, and chicken mixtures.

Processed meat was white or red meat that was cured, dried, or smoked, such as bacon, chicken sausage, lunch meats, and cold cuts.

Lead study author Rashmi Sinha from the US National Cancer Institute called the increased risk modest, but said the findings support the advice of health groups to limit red and processed meat intake to decrease cancer risk.

However, the author of an accompanying editorial describes the risks found in the study as more than "modest."

Those who ate the most red meat consumed about 130 grams a day - the equivalent of a small steak or a quarter-pound hamburger.

Men who ate the daily equivalent of a quarter-pounder hamburger over 10 years had a 22% higher risk of dying of cancer and a 27% higher risk of dying of heart disease compared to those who ate the least red meat, around 150 grams per week.

Women who ate large amounts of red meat had a 20% higher chance of dying of cancer and a 50% higher chance of dying from heart disease than the women who ate less.

Interestingly, for processed meats, the increased risks for large quantities were slightly lower overall than for red meat, while people whose diets contained more white meat like chicken and fish had lower risks of overall and cancer death.

Ms Sinha says that 11% of all deaths in men and 16% of deaths in women could have been prevented if participants cut their red meat consumption to that eaten by the lowest intake group, and heart disease deaths could have been decreased by 11% in men and 21% in women by limiting red meat intake to the amount eaten by the lowest intake group."
source: http://www.nbr.co.nz/article/too-much-red-meat-will-kill-you-study-90376

mcohan

Eating too much fruit can be bad for your health:

Eating Too Much Fruit Can Be Bad For Your Health
By Dr. Ben Kim on July 31, 2004 Health Warnings Healthy Eating Resources
Many of us have come to believe that eating healthier means eating lots of fruits and vegetables. While fruits and vegetables are much better for you than refined foods like cookies and chips, my experiences and research have led me to believe that too much fruit can be harmful to your health.

A lot of the fruit that is grown today is much higher in sugar than they would be in a natural environment. Have you ever tasted a wild blueberry? How about a wild apple? On their own, they are delicious, but you may be surprised to discover that they aren't nearly as sweet as modern day varieties. Over thousands of years, humans have been able to make fruits larger and sweeter than their wild predecessors through hybridization.

But sugar from fruit is natural, so you should be able to eat as much as you want, right? This question is best asked of fruitarians - people who eat nothing but raw fruits. It is not uncommon for a strict fruitarian to eat five bananas and five dates for breakfast, one large canteloupe for lunch, and five large peaches for dinner.

Some fruitarians take a more balanced approach and eat lots of less sweet, seed-bearing fruits like tomatoes and zuchinni. They also eat plenty of greens like romaine lettuce.

Regardless of which approach is taken, I have not met a single strict fruitarian of more than two years who didn't have significant health challenges. The most common challenges are dental decay, osteoporosis, wasting of muscle tissue, inability to maintain a healthy weight, chronic fatigue, skin problems, thinning hair, weakening nails, and excessive irritability.

Some of these problems are the result of nutritional deficiencies. The most common deficiencies that I know of in this population are vitamins B12, A*, D, zinc, and certain essential fatty acids.

Another problem with a high fruit diet is that it can lead to problems involving the hormones that regulate your blood sugar; insulin, glucagon, and growth hormone. A chronic imbalance of these hormones is a sure way to develop cardiovascular disease and diabetes.

The encouraging news is that when you eat fruits in moderation, they can contribute to excellent overall health and fitness. Here is a list of some of my favorite, healthy fruits:

1. Berries - Be sure that they are wild or organic, as commercially grown berries are heavily coated with pesticides. Berries tend to put less stress on your blood sugar - regulating mechanisms than other fruits, and provide loads of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals which protect you against disease. Frozen wild blueberries are available year-round in almost any grocery store.

2. Avocado - An excellent source of raw fat, which is essential for healing and maintenance of health. Avocados are also an excellent source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. The fatty acids found in avocados provide excellent fuel for energy. A good avocado has a rich, creamy texture and a rich green color towards the outer part of its flesh.

3. Figs - If you haven't tried a fresh black or green fig, you are missing out on one of the most minerally dense fruits there is. Fresh figs are superior to dried figs, as the drying process creates an unhealthy concentration of the natural sugars in figs. If you are going to eat dried figs, strive to eat only a few per day. Figs are particularly high in potassium, calcium, and iron.

4. Pomegranates - If you could choose only one fruit to get into your blood and provide super protection against free radical damage and chronic disease, pomegranates would be a great choice. By weight, they have one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants among all fruits.

5. Apples - Like all of the fruits listed above, apples are high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. From a practical viewpoint, apples are one of the most affordable healthy fruits to eat on a regular basis.

If you want to eat super sweet fruits like bananas, grapes, and ripe persimmons, you may want to eat them with some dark green lettuce, celery sticks, and avocado, as the mineral density in these green foods will help to dampen the unhealthy effect that super sweet fruits have on your insulin levels.

I recommend staying away from fruit juices most of the time, as their concentrated sugars contribute to health problems related to too much insulin production.

* While it is true that vitamin A can be made from beta carotene, which is found in lots of fruits and vegetables, many people are unable to make enough vitamin A for their daily needs from beta carotene alone. Effective conversion of beta carotene to vitamin A depends on a number of factors, like a healthy gall bladder, sufficient dietary fat, and a healthy thyroid gland. Sufficient intake and absorption of vitamin A is essential to a number of processes, including building and maintaining healthy mucosal linings throughout your body, enhancing your immune system, and supporting your vision.

eating too much of anything can be bad for you.... i think fruit should be the least of our worries.

hasiangirl

.....ummmm i like fruit? :ohwell: :blushing: :huh: :laugh: :smooched:

Lil_Leah

we're all just a bunch of know it all's arent we? :laugh:

plums are my fave! :drinker:

mcohan

we're all just a bunch of know it all's arent we? :laugh:

plums are my fave! :drinker:

no you are all wrong, i know it all! haha

hasiangirl

we're all just a bunch of know it all's arent we? :laugh:

plums are my fave! :drinker:

lol in my world i know everything even when i say something that doesnt quite make sense (even to myself) lol :laugh:
and i still
like fruit .......:grumble: i dont care what anyone says....i am not going to die from eating an endless amount of fruit :grumble: although i dont.....but im not going die even if i did ...atleast i hope not:ohwell: ok there i go not making sense again...i'll stick to my prior statement
ummm....i like fruit......:laugh:

foxyforce

we're all just a bunch of know it all's arent we? :laugh:

plums are my fave! :drinker:

no you are all wrong, i know it all! haha

my article was out of irony, and cause im cranky, and irony can be eye opening.

July24Lioness

I just ate a peach and I could eat my weight in grapes! Don't know the sugar content on either, but I have been eating lots of fruit and I am still losing weight consistently. I'm kind of wondering what the big fuss is lately over too much sugar...I'm losing weight, an I'm not diabetic, so is it a big deal that I'm eating a bunch of natural (fruit) sugars?

i agree! i think people should be more concerned with the processed (junk food) sugars. having a bunch of fruit a day instead of a peice of cake is definitely not the way people get fat!

You can get fat from eating too much fruit...............

Can fruit make you fat? Natural sugar in fruit is 'fuelling the nation's obesity epidemic'

By David Derbyshire

Last updated at 4:19 PM on 04th July 2008

Gone fruity: A natural sugar found in fruits could lead to obesity if it is used to sweeten foods
A natural sugar found in fruit is fuelling the obesity epidemic, scientists say.
A study has shown that fructose - which is used to sweeten soft drinks and junk food - might be more harmful than other types of sugar.
In tests, fat people given large doses of fructose were more likely to put on weight around the stomach than those given glucose.
Doctors say this 'intra-abdominal fat' is the most harmful type and is linked to diabetes and heart disease.
Pure fructose is found in fresh fruit, fruit juice and jam.
However, it also sneaks into our diet through the high-fructose corn syrup used in food manufacturing.
Concerns about fructose and high-fructose corn syrup have been growing.

Some experts believe they play a major role in the obesity crisis sweeping Britain and the U.S.
Scientists at the University of California put 33 overweight adults on a diet comprising 30 per cent fat, 55 per cent complex carbohydrates such as bread and rice, and 15 per cent protein for a fortnight.
For a further ten weeks they were moved to a diet in which a quarter of their energy came from either fructose or glucose, New Scientist reports today.
Both groups put on the same amount of weight - 1.5kg or 3.3 pounds.

However, volunteers on the fruit sugar diet put on more intra-abdominal fat, which wraps around their internal organs and causes pot bellies.
Those eating fructose also had higher levels of cholesterol.
The study, led by Dr Peter Havel, looked only at pure fructose - not high-fructose corn syrup. However the syrup breaks down into fructose and glucose in the body.
Dr Havel said: 'The question is what is the amount of high-fructose corn syrup or normal sugar you need to consume to get these effects?'

The finding suggests that the number of calories in food might not be as important as the type of sugar it contains.
A cake made with fructose could do more harm than one made with glucose.
A spokesman for PepsiCo, which sponsored Dr Havel's work, said: 'This is a very interesting and important study. But it does not reflect a real-world situation nor is it applicable to PepsiCo since pure fructose is not an ingredient in any of our food and beverage products.'
In a separate study, Dr Havel's researchers compared the immediate effects of consuming a meal in which 25 per cent of the energy came from either high-fructose corn syrup, sucrose, fructose or glucose.
The level of triglycerides - or fats - in the blood were all elevated to a similar level 24 hours after consuming fructose, sucrose or high-fructose corn syrup, but not glucose, according to the findings published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Sucrose breaks down into fructose and glucose in the body.
Dr Francine Kaufman, of the Keck School of Medicine in Los Angeles, said: 'It adds to what we have known for a long time.

'It's probably not a good idea to consume too much sugar.'

courtney_love2001

Yeah I agree that eating too much of anything could be bad...I eat 1-2 servings a day. I figure this won't make me gain, although if ate like 8 servings a day there might be a problem. Always good info, Lioness, keeps us on our toes and considering new things!

hasiangirl

i dont know...i think it also depends on what other foods are in your diet.....because when i hit a plateau atleast for ME personally...i switch onto a fruit, veggie, and nut diet for 3 days and it gets me right through the plateau...i tend to eat about 5-7 servings of fruit a day sometimes a little more and about 5-7 servings of veggies with 2 servings of nuts and maybe a protien shake ...

Sapporo

Thankfully, I'm not diabetic either and can eat 2-3 fruit servings per day. hasiangirl, we know we aren't fat from eating fruit, it's all good. :happy: