Fruit's are healthy for you

AprilBarkulis

Bananas High in potassium and low in sodium, bananas help lower your risk of high blood pressure and stroke. Bonus: Protease inhibitors that can prevent stomach ulcers

Kiwis Ounce for ounce, kiwis contain more than twice as much vitamin C as oranges, plus they may lower the risk of cataracts and could even protect DNA from damage.

Red & Purple Grapes Red wine isn't the only source of resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant that could help fight heart disease. You get nearly as much resveratrol in a cup of dark-colored grapes as you do in a five-ounce glass of merlot.

Strawberries A daily handful helps control type 2 diabetes and stave off heart disease and inflammation. Strawberries are also an excellent source of vitamin C and other antioxidants

Apples Eat the skin for a high dose of fiber -- both soluble (the type that helps lower cholesterol) and insoluble (it keeps you regular). In addition to meeting 15 percent of your daily fiber needs, an apple is crammed with antioxidants.

Oranges A single orange gives you almost a full day's vitamin C, plus potassium. The opaque membrane around each wedge has hesperidin, which may lower cholesterol. Even the scent is calming, according to research.

pastryari

But sugar.

MidwestAngel

But sugar.

and carbs

hearthemelody

But sugar.

and carbs

and calories

Melo1966

But sugar.

and carbs

and calories

Yum

marinebiologist_girl

But sugar.

and carbs

and calories

The same can be said of a doughnut. I know I'd rather have a handful of strawberries over a doughnut and I certainly know which is better for me.

Gallowmere1984

Meh, they make supplements for all of those things. I'll take rotting carcass over fresh fruit any day. \o/

Danger2OneSelf

^ Fruit is great for you, you wont ever find a faster and more efficient source of vitamins and antioxidants in any kind of supplement. Given that, the downfall is the high simple sugar content. The simple carbs mess with your insulin levels and help to store fat. I will limit myself to one peice of fruit a day after a work out to replenish my glycogen levels. Other then that, I'll get my vitamins through veggies and supps!

KipDrordy

But sugar.

and carbs

and calories

Worrying about the above from fruit is nonsense. The benefits far outweigh anything negative you can come up with. I know no one that got fat because they ate too much fruit. How many doctors are telling patients to watch out for eating too much fruit because they're gaining weight or becoming diabetic?

LifeChanged2000

Helpful information about Fruit and some lower on the Glycemic index. I agree about eating more protein, but a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, and meat is better for you than refined sugars caused by the industrial revolution. Remember your hunter/ gatherer instincts and you will be fine.

Danger2OneSelf

But sugar.

and carbs

and calories

Worrying about the above from fruit is nonsense. The benefits far outweigh anything negative you can come up with. I know no one that got fat because they ate too much fruit. How many doctors are telling patients to watch out for eating too much fruit because they're gaining weight or becoming diabetic?

No one gets fat from any one food just like no one gets fit by avoiding one or doing one certain exercise.

Gallowmere1984

^ Fruit is great for you, you wont ever find a faster and more efficient source of vitamins and antioxidants in any kind of supplement. Given that, the downfall is the high simple sugar content. The simple carbs mess with your insulin levels and help to store fat. I will limit myself to one peice of fruit a day after a work out to replenish my glycogen levels. Other then that, I'll get my vitamins through veggies and supps!

My statement was less about health, and more about preference.

Simone_King

Give me fresh fruit anyday!

I guess I need to add grapes to my bowl in the morning.

KipDrordy

But sugar.

and carbs

and calories

Worrying about the above from fruit is nonsense. The benefits far outweigh anything negative you can come up with. I know no one that got fat because they ate too much fruit. How many doctors are telling patients to watch out for eating too much fruit because they're gaining weight or becoming diabetic?

No one gets fat from any one food just like no one gets fit by avoiding one or doing one certain exercise.

True. But the gist of the posts were that they were high in sugar and thus calories. A deterrent to eating them which I think is crazy talk. I'm of the opinion that if anything the vast majority of us aren't eating enough fruit.

PikaKnight

But sugar.

and carbs

and calories

Worrying about the above from fruit is nonsense. The benefits far outweigh anything negative you can come up with. I know no one that got fat because they ate too much fruit. How many doctors are telling patients to watch out for eating too much fruit because they're gaining weight or becoming diabetic?

Hey, I love fruit but to answer your question..didn't Ashton Krutcher end up in the hospital because of too much fruit or something like that?

I think moderation is a key word for any type of food..lol.

hearthemelody

But sugar.

and carbs

and calories

Worrying about the above from fruit is nonsense. The benefits far outweigh anything negative you can come up with. I know no one that got fat because they ate too much fruit. How many doctors are telling patients to watch out for eating too much fruit because they're gaining weight or becoming diabetic?

My brother is diabetic, and he needs to avoid eating too much fruit because of the sugar spike it will give him.

hearthemelody

But sugar.

and carbs

and calories

Worrying about the above from fruit is nonsense. The benefits far outweigh anything negative you can come up with. I know no one that got fat because they ate too much fruit. How many doctors are telling patients to watch out for eating too much fruit because they're gaining weight or becoming diabetic?

Hey, I love fruit but to answer your question..didn't Ashton Krutcher end up in the hospital because of too much fruit or something like that?

I think moderation is a key word for any type of food..lol.

I would agree about the moderation, and here is a link for you!

http://health.usnews.com/health-news/articles/2013/02/07/ashton-kutchers-fruitarian-diet-what-went-wrong

babydiego87

But sugar.

and carbs

and calories

OH NOES!!!!!

Seriously??! bwahha