Sugars....Fruit Vs. Junk?

green022
green022 Posts: 115
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Some days I do go over in my sugar from fruits because I eat a good bit with breakfast. I know that it is better than junk food in general but when your trying to lose weight does it have a major impact on your progress?

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  • tekwriter
    tekwriter Posts: 923 Member
    I think as long as you are meeting your calorie goals you will be fine.
  • cleanjerksnatch
    cleanjerksnatch Posts: 36
    Do not fear sugars from fruit/veg, even carrots which are high.

    Fruits and vegetables are healthy, and vary from their richness in sugar and fiber.

    Avoid all kinds of processed, refined sugar.

    Fiber in fruits allows a slow absorption of the sugar and allowing the body to adequately set up controls.
  • Confuzzled4ever
    Confuzzled4ever Posts: 2,860 Member
    I eat a lot of fruit and I lose weight..

    I think they are referring to added sugar.

    I focus on calorie count, protein, carbs and fiber.

    I feel better too
  • redraidergirl2009
    redraidergirl2009 Posts: 2,560 Member
    no it's fruit, it's natural sugar. It acts different in the body than processed sugar.
  • cleanjerksnatch
    cleanjerksnatch Posts: 36
    no it's fruit, it's natural sugar. It acts different in the body than processed sugar.

    Exactly.

    http://www.webmd.com/eye-health/news/20120614/fruit-and-diabetic-retinopathy
  • suv_hater
    suv_hater Posts: 374 Member
    This lady eats a predominately fruit diet and look at her: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShS2f9dyZ9Y
  • green022
    green022 Posts: 115
    Thanks guys I'm new to healthy eating and I love the help!
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,222 Member
    no it's fruit, it's natural sugar. It acts different in the body than processed sugar.
    No it doesn't, the body doesn't care where it came from it all gets metabolized the same. What's important is the context and dosage. Context would be it's fruit, which have other nutrients within it's matrix, where refined will actually cause the body to extract nutrients to metabolize those refined sugars. Dosage is in regard to how much total sugar is consumed and how that effects the big picture of other nutrients.
  • PrimalSiren
    PrimalSiren Posts: 144
    no it's fruit, it's natural sugar. It acts different in the body than processed sugar.
    No it doesn't, the body doesn't care where it came from it all gets metabolized the same. What's important is the context and dosage. Context would be it's fruit, which have other nutrients within it's matrix, where refined will actually cause the body to extract nutrients to metabolize those refined sugars. Dosage is in regard to how much total sugar is consumed and how that effects the big picture of other nutrients.

    ^this
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,988 Member
    Sugar, regardless of source, is broken down by the body into it's simplest form then absorbed by the body. It's the really the energy intake and output that will dictate whether you retain the energy or store it. Fruits end up being a better choice because of nutritional value and fiber.

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  • Shas2228
    Shas2228 Posts: 187
    Processed sugars are way different than natural sugars. I'm always over on sugar because I eat a banana every day which shows around 14 grams alone. As long as YOU know you aren't going over on sugar because of energy drinks or candy bars, you will be fine. If it was from a bowl of ice cream, then I'd be concerned. I love fruit, it helps keep me balanced and fight any sugar cravings I might have.
  • lasmit4477
    lasmit4477 Posts: 308 Member
    Processed sugars are way different than natural sugars. I'm always over on sugar because I eat a banana every day which shows around 14 grams alone. As long as YOU know you aren't going over on sugar because of energy drinks or candy bars, you will be fine. If it was from a bowl of ice cream, then I'd be concerned. I love fruit, it helps keep me balanced and fight any sugar cravings I might have.


    There is a lot of untrue information in this. Regardless of the source, sugar is broken down by the body into it's simplest form. Fruit is obviously a better choice due to the nutritional content it contains. A lower sugar content fruit would be berries.

    As long as you are in a calorie deficit and you don't have any other medical issues where sugar intake would be of concern, little regard could be paid to this.
  • cleanjerksnatch
    cleanjerksnatch Posts: 36
    no it's fruit, it's natural sugar. It acts different in the body than processed sugar.
    No it doesn't, the body doesn't care where it came from it all gets metabolized the same. What's important is the context and dosage. Context would be it's fruit, which have other nutrients within it's matrix, where refined will actually cause the body to extract nutrients to metabolize those refined sugars. Dosage is in regard to how much total sugar is consumed and how that effects the big picture of other nutrients.

    I think we are all on the same page. Refined sugar enters ''directly'' into the blood stream and spikes sugar levels as opposed to "natural" sugar which is present in fruits, vegs, plants with fiber.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,988 Member
    I think we are all on the same page. Refined sugar enters ''directly'' into the blood stream and spikes sugar levels as opposed to "natural" sugar which is present in fruits, vegs, plants with fiber.
    All sugars will raise sugar levels in the body regardless of source. What are you trying to state here?

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  • lasmit4477
    lasmit4477 Posts: 308 Member
    I think we are all on the same page. Refined sugar enters ''directly'' into the blood stream and spikes sugar levels as opposed to "natural" sugar which is present in fruits, vegs, plants with fiber.
    All sugars will raise sugar levels in the body regardless of source. What are you trying to state here?

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    *Raises hand* ~I want to know the answer too?!
  • redraidergirl2009
    redraidergirl2009 Posts: 2,560 Member
    I think we are all on the same page. Refined sugar enters ''directly'' into the blood stream and spikes sugar levels as opposed to "natural" sugar which is present in fruits, vegs, plants with fiber.
    All sugars will raise sugar levels in the body regardless of source. What are you trying to state here?

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  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,988 Member
    I think we are all on the same page. Refined sugar enters ''directly'' into the blood stream and spikes sugar levels as opposed to "natural" sugar which is present in fruits, vegs, plants with fiber.
    All sugars will raise sugar levels in the body regardless of source. What are you trying to state here?

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    scanned copy of certification or it didn't happen.
    Check you PM

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  • jilliew
    jilliew Posts: 255 Member
    I think the point of the processed sugar vs natural sugar arugments (and a lot of other arguments on here, actually) all boil down essentially to this: Sugar is sugar and calories are calories, however "losing weight" does not necesarily mean "being healthy."

    If you want to get the proper nutrients (like fibre and vitamins), you're going to be hard pressed to get them by eating chocolate all day. While you can eat chocolate all day and stay under your calorie goal, and thus lose weight, you may not be exactly "healthy." By eating the same amount of natural sugars instead (like those found in fruits, vegetables, etc) you are also getting important stuff your body needs, thus you lose weight AND stay healthy.

    Am I right?

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