Are fruits bad for losing weight?

RieBerg

I was told that foods high in sugar go through you fast, leaving you hungry faster than low sugar foods. So, should I stay away from fruits? If so, what foods other than fruits have high protein and high fiber and low sugar?

CoachReddy

Do a quick search. This question is answered multiple times a day. That said, fruit sugars are fine, just be careful of your added refined sugars and your fruit juices/sodas.

lsiberian

Fruits are good for you.

SideSteel

No.

seif0068

I just read about a legitimate scientific study that showed bananas are less filling than some common junk foods. That's the extent of my scientific knowledge, lol! And I will still eat my bananas, because I like them!

At the end of the day, fruit's better than junk food, even if it is high in sugar. As long as you are eating a well-balanced meal and aren't finding yourself starving between meals because your food isn't filling you up, I wouldn't worry too much about it.

Trechechus

Fruit is good for you. If you like fruit, eat it.
Sugar is not bad for you. Carbs (sugars) are what fuel the Krebb's Cycle in cellular respiration.

cwolfman13

Fruit is very nutritious. Yes, fruit has sugar...but it also has a lot of fiber (as well as numerous essential vitamins and minerals); the fiber slows the rate at which the sugar is metabolized...so in essence you body treats that sugar differently than it would straight sugar from a soda or cookie or something.

My diet is largely Mediterranean inspired, so I have lots of fruit...lots of veg...lots of lean proteins and nuts and other heart healthy fats. My blood work has drastically improved in under 6 months and I've lost nearly 30 Lbs to boot. I have about 3-4 servings of fruit per day and 5-6 servings of veg on average.

metacognition

Over the past two weeks, since eating more "clean" (with up to three cups of fruits per day), I have noticed increased weight loss and a general tightening of my body, despite eating roughly the same number of calories that I did before. I think it's because healthy food keeps me full longer, so I unknowingly eat less. An apple is huge but only around 100 calories. For the calories in a 2" plain chocolate brownie I could have two cups or blueberries, or one cup of berries mixed in with 3/4 cup of greek yogurt. You just get more food for your deficit.

Fruits are great for you, especially the brightly colored ones. I always eat them with a protein source, like yogurt or milk, so that I don't get that sugar spike and hunger one hour later that you mentioned. I do that when I eat anything with a lot of sugar, natural or not.

What I DO avoid is sugar when it doesn't have the nutrition of fruit. That would include white sugar and white flour baked snacks, which leave me hungry soon after and do nothing for my RDA. I'm eating to fuel my body, so I'm trying to maximize the nutrients in my calories. I am also prone to binge the second something too fatty and sweet (ex. cinnamon roll) hits my lips, so eating clean with naturally sweet fruit helps me to avoid that hormonal see saw.

TeaBea

Sugar from fruit is not bad .... just don't go crazy

Fruit does not really have much in the way of protein.... it does have lots of other nutrients (including fiber).

Veggies & whole grains have fiber too ... and some protein here as well

Protein is usually meats, eggs, dairy, beans, and nuts

carrieous

ill get flamed but yes. They are high in sugar. stick to 2 pieces per day and eat veggies instead.

mfpcopine

Fruits have sugar, in small quantities they're okay, but you shouldn't binge on them. You also should not drink fruit juice while on a diet. It's pure sugar. The fact that it's fructose and not sucrose is not significant when consumed in that amount.

For more information, read theeatingacademy.com blog. I think this is covered in the Sugar 101 post.

Crankstr

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jackpotclown

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mfpcopine

ill get flamed but yes. They are high in sugar. stick to 2 pieces per day and eat veggies instead.

:flowerforyou:
The blog I mentioned gives further suggestions. Eat broccoli instead of peas and carrots and yams over white potatoes.

med2017

dont eat fruits, they will kill you, all that sugar.......

diodelcibo

They are the devil.

monty619

no fruits are good... definately have to be tracked because they have a fair amount of carbohydrates but are packed with micronutrients and fiber which are ultimately the indicator for a great "weightloss" food.

37434958

If you eat too much, then of course yes. But fruits arevery good to stop sugar cravings.

__RANDY__

Are fruits bad for losing weight?

If you have then in your pockets when you weigh-in they are.

Jacwhite22

Fruits have sugar, in small quantities they're okay, but you shouldn't binge on them. You also should not drink fruit juice while on a diet. It's pure sugar. The fact that it's fructose and not sucrose is not significant when consumed in that amount.

For more information, read theeatingacademy.com blog. I think this is covered in the Sugar 101 post.

How about some unbiased peer reviewed studies as opposed to a blog? You know....so we can pass on actual factual information.




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