Fruit: Yes or No?

sekeitheswingdreamer

So....I'm currently trying my hand at cutting body fat by eating clean and weight training. One thing that continues to trouble me is whether or not I'm allowed to eat fruit. Some websites and my trainer say no. Other websites and others say yes. For instance, right now I'm enjoying a small bowl of freshly cut strawberries. I think some people would have a conniption if they found out I was eating strawberries while trying to cut. Any people who have gone through a cut shed some light on this issue?

SherryTeach

Well, fruit is a huge source of nutrition. Strawberries and blueberries are packed with antioxidants as well. Citrus is an important source of vitamins. Of course, I count my calories from all sources, but fruit is definitely an important part of a varied and healthy food plan.

RejoicingL

Why is fruit bad? Isn't it "clean"? Is it the sugar?

sekeitheswingdreamer

They say its because they have sugars. Albeit, natural sugars, but to a lot of people any sugar is BAD.

momof4ts

One lifestyle change suggestion i read from a DR suggested eating your frits before 2pm so your body has time to burn off the carbs before you go to be

Rae6503

That kind of restriction is just silly. Fruit is healthy! Vitamins, anti-oxidants, fiber, etc.

You lose body fat by creating a calorie deficit. Eating mostly "healthy" whole foods will produce better results but there's usually plenty of room for other foods as well.

jlmoses91

I think fruits are just fine! Just make sure you are eating the right ones go for fruits with very little sugar! Google it and see I know bananas have a lot of sugar!

happythermia

Dude. Fruit is awesome.

billsica

I know, all those super fat people eating apples and pears.

I love fruit, I don't count the fructose sugar in it. Its not like eating a pack of Twinkies.

AmyFett

I don't see why fruit would be bad, if you're eating fruit all day long every day, then that's a lot of sugar regardless of it being natural. I don't see why one piece of fruit a day would be bad or anything like that.

inagaddadavegan

That kind of restriction is just silly. Fruit is healthy! Vitamins, anti-oxidants, fiber, etc.

You lose body fat by creating a calorie deficit. Eating mostly "healthy" whole foods will produce better results but there's usually plenty of room for other foods as well.

Agree... whole, raw fruits and veggies all day and all night and getting good results, feeling great

Berto0391

I know, all those super fat people eating apples and pears.

I love fruit, I don't count the fructose sugar in it. Its not like eating a pack of Twinkies.

THIS!!!!

PaleoPath4Lyfe

So....I'm currently trying my hand at cutting body fat by eating clean and weight training. One thing that continues to trouble me is whether or not I'm allowed to eat fruit. Some websites and my trainer say no. Other websites and others say yes. For instance, right now I'm enjoying a small bowl of freshly cut strawberries. I think some people would have a conniption if they found out I was eating strawberries while trying to cut. Any people who have gone through a cut shed some light on this issue?

Yes. Stick with what is grown locally to you and is in season. i would limit the amount I eat everyday. Like don't eat more than 2 servings of fruit per day.

Like for us in the Midwest right now we have melons, tomatoes, grapes, blackberries, peaches, and apples will be coming next month at my local pick your own orchard.

PaleoPath4Lyfe

I know, all those super fat people eating apples and pears.

I love fruit, I don't count the fructose sugar in it. Its not like eating a pack of Twinkies.

If you eat enough fruit it can be just as bad as eating a pack of Twinkies.


Something for everyone to consider.....................

When I first went on Atkins and got to Phase 2 where you start adding in higher carb vegetables and fruit I went and got blood work done at my Dr's office..............

I was eating A LOT of FRUIT and VEGETABLES.................my Triglycerides were sky high. The Dr sent me to a dietician and I was limited on the amount of fruit I was allowed to eat (replaced the fruit with lower carb vegetables).

i was limited to eating no more than 3 servings of fruiter PER WEEK.

You all need to understand that it is not merely about the "calories, no fat".....................sugar (AND YES THAT INCLUDES FRUIT) will raise your triglycerides - which leads to inflammation that causes heart disease.

luvmyleo

I've had to do a low sugar diet before and I had to cut most fruits with a few lower sugar exceptions. I could have cantaloupe, half of an apple, and berries of any type. 1 serving per day and always with some type of fat/protein as a snack.

This was the pre-diabetic diet I followed to avoid gestational diabetes while preggo as I was borderline. You should check out the thread "sugar is every damn where".

Sidesteal

Fire your trainer.

A_Valerie

Fruit: Hell yes.

kmillar1224

I hope it's not bad cause I just ate a whole plate of watermelon :0) lol

myfitnessnmhoy

I think some people would have a conniption if they found out I was eating strawberries while trying to cut. Any people who have gone through a cut shed some light on this issue?

I think "some people" don't know their *kitten* from a hole in the ground, then. Fruit has lots of lovely nutrients.

EAT FRUIT! Just treat it like what it is - high in sugar but with a nice load of nutrients. Unlike WeightWatchers, fruit here is not "free", but nor is it terribly "expensive". Keep it to 2-3 servings a day (maybe 4 if you're transitioning into fruit from sugary snacks until you can get the sugar under control) and you'll be fine.

Fruit is, always has been, and (unless I have severe diabetes or something) always will be a part of my diet. And I've lost a LOT more weight before I joined MFP than after I joined.

dhakiyya

fruit is really good as part of a post workout meal, when you need sugar (the natural healthy kind) I make post workout smoothies from protein powder and frozen fruit. Tastes like ice cream. Gets protein and healthy carbs to the muscles and that helps to stop excessive hunger later in the day (which can be a rebound effect of exercise for some people).

Fruit is full of vitamins and minerals. I avoid fruit juice because liquid calories don't make you feel full. However whole fruit is great. It can be high in calories, but MFP is for tracking your calories, so long as you meet your calorie goals eating fruit will not sabotage your results, and it will give you lots of vitamins and minerals.

Cliffslosinit

Fire your trainer.

^^ Ditto

gimlara

Ohhh, fruits are bad ( if you want to loose weigt) I was liwing in Spain for 3 months, and i was working out every day and was eating mainly fruits ( as it was hot, and other foods were greasy etc) and i didnt gained weigt on the scales, but i got kinda bigger - my face ect looked like i have gained weigt, though i was loosing it, but because of the fact- i was living on fruits- thats what happend. So be careful with fruits using them daily!!!!

savageman69

Fruit is great i eat some every day...some days 3-5 servings DO NOT cut it out.....Those who are saying its bad if you eat to much well duh thats kinda the purpose of mfp, if you eat anything over your burned calories in the day you will not lose weight because when if comes down to it weight gain is surplus of calories and it doesnt matter if its to much fruit, soup, bread, meat, eggs if you eat to many calories thats where you gain weight.

Fruit alone is not a weight gainer and i can pretty much say no one got fat from only eating to much fruit...If you want to eat half your calories in fruit a day you can long as you hit your macros and come in under your used calories in the day you will lose weight

Janet55555555555

Eat fruit! It is good fiber, especially apples!

Exill

Sugar from fruit is fine because you're getting fibre along with it which helps your body metabolize it properly. Stay away from juice, though, because the fibre has been removed and is just sugar. I eat a lot fruit! It's replaced junkfood for me and I don't feel guilty eating it because it's generally low in calories, is mostly water, and helps keep things regular.

LeenaRuns

Fruit: Hell yes.

I second the Hell yes!

ncates00

Fruit is awesome. I don't follow it to a tee, but Paleo is fairly strict and fruit is definitely allowed. Fruit is nature's candy! I think what can be bad is eating TOO MUCH fruit. They do have sugar, but it is natural sugar and not artificial sweeteners. Just watch the amount you take in. I eat lean meat, veggies, fruit, nuts, and other things too (that's the not Paleo part lol). I have cut considerable fat. I've lost 57 lbs and I have just a tad of lower ab flab, but I'm very defined nonetheless. I ate fruit the whole time!

fallonrhea

Honestly I think it really depends on how much exercise you're getting. If you can burn the fruit off - it's not a problem. If you eat fruit all day and just sit around - that's a lot of easy carbs that can get converted to body fat.

I work out ~3 hours a day and eat tons of fruit (floating around 50-60% carbs a day) and I've lost an incredible amount of body fat over the past couple of months...

Then again every person is different. If your body is still responding to your diet/exercise plan while eating fruit - then go for it. If not, you may have to rethink your nutrition.

duncanryan

Solely from what I learned from reading "Why We Get Fat and What to Do About It," if you're going to eat "clean" you should eat fruit with low sugar content (any type of berries). Gary Taubes argues in the book that the sugar in an apple is the same as that in a Twinkie. Much of the book focuses on how one should work to reduce the amount of insulin secreted by our body so that we can mobilize fat for a source of energy rather than sugar. He also states that fruits today have more sugar than they did before because they're grown differently.

This is just one side of the argument, and I'm not sure I fully subscribe to his views, but the evidence presented in the book is compelling nonetheless.

That said, I think that you can eat what you want in moderation. It's all about control.

portalm

Fire your trainer.

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mynameiscarrie

Fire your trainer.

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