Best Fruits To Eat

_EndGame_
_EndGame_ Posts: 770 Member
in Food and Nutrition
So I love strawberries and grapes. I usually have both with my oats in a morning, if not both, one or the other. I love bananas too. I bought some blueberries earlier instead of grapes to go with my oats, but I was wondering, what do you guys reckon is the healthiest and most nutritional fruits out there, and why?

Might sound like a random question, but I love fruit, over the last 3 months I have completely cut out candy, sweets, cookies, etc and replaced it with fruit and nuts. (love pistachios) I was told yesterday, that eating grapefruit was really good for the human body, it apparently takes more calories to digest it, than what is actually in it.
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  • _EndGame_
    _EndGame_ Posts: 770 Member
    Bump!!
  • cunt6676776
    cunt6676776 Posts: 1
    All Berries: strawberries, blackberries, blackcurrants, gooseberries, bilberries. Cherries, Watermelon

    Eat whichever fruits you enjoy the most there is no fruit which is healthier than any other

    If you can go to the local Chinese/malaysian supermarket and get Durian fruit I would eat that, it has a lovely taste, not too sweet, not too sour and your parents/so/dog would love it too.
  • Mslmesq
    Mslmesq Posts: 1,000 Member
    Kiwis have high vitamin c I believe.
  • _EndGame_
    _EndGame_ Posts: 770 Member
    Durian fruit, never heard of it! Will keep an eye out for it.

    Yeah, I love berries. Cherries unfortunately aren't often around, I hear they're only available 2 months of the year!
  • hotmomma0612
    hotmomma0612 Posts: 651 Member
    I LOVE grapefruits and they are fabulous for you! :bigsmile:
  • godsgrl33
    godsgrl33 Posts: 307 Member
    An apple a day keeps the doctor away! It has a lot of fiber.
  • Seik3n
    Seik3n Posts: 6 Member
    If you can go to the local Chinese/malaysian supermarket and get Durian fruit I would eat that, it has a lovely taste, not too sweet, not too sour and your parents/so/dog would love it too.

    Devious.
  • _EndGame_
    _EndGame_ Posts: 770 Member
    Yeah, deffo going with some grapefruit, will pick some up tomorrow. Not had it for years, used to be too bitter for me! But if it burns calories, I'm all for it!

    I go through phases with apples. I usually eat them for the pectin, helps keep my normally raging appetite under control!
  • weightlossdiva1219
    weightlossdiva1219 Posts: 283 Member
    Blueberries are "super fruits" in that they have the highest antioxidant count of ANY fruit, ever. They also can help slash your fat cells up to three-quarters, which makes you feel less hungry! I eat blueberries all the time.

    Strawberries are good, but they're higher in fructose than a lot of fruits, and they don't have as good of a sugar to starch ratio, so you'll end up taking in more sugar at once. I avoid them.

    Grapefruit is a super fight fighting food, and is SO good for you. It helps curb hunger and protect your heart. It's fantastic at boosting your metabolism! Grapefruit is a must in my diet. :)

    Bananas are also good. They're high in fiber and potassium. I like to eat them in my oatmeal with cinnamon.

    Hope this helps!
  • weightlossdiva1219
    weightlossdiva1219 Posts: 283 Member
    That's not true, there is definitely some fruits that are healthier than the others. But there is NO fruit that is bad for you :)
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    I think you should try to eat a variety, as all fruits will have different nutrient compositions. If you don't like it, don't force yourself to eat it:)

    My faves are strawberries, blueberries, pink grapefruit, banana, apple, watermelon, cherries, mango.
  • Joreanasaurous
    Joreanasaurous Posts: 1,384 Member
    Eat ALL the fruits!
  • _EndGame_
    _EndGame_ Posts: 770 Member
    Blueberries are "super fruits" in that they have the highest antioxidant count of ANY fruit, ever. They also can help slash your fat cells up to three-quarters, which makes you feel less hungry! I eat blueberries all the time.

    Strawberries are good, but they're higher in fructose than a lot of fruits, and they don't have as good of a sugar to starch ratio, so you'll end up taking in more sugar at once. I avoid them.

    Grapefruit is a super fight fighting food, and is SO good for you. It helps curb hunger and protect your heart. It's fantastic at boosting your metabolism! Grapefruit is a must in my diet. :)

    Bananas are also good. They're high in fiber and potassium. I like to eat them in my oatmeal with cinnamon.

    Hope this helps!

    You know, I never went out of my way to buy/eat blueberries, not sure why. The only time I recall ever having them is when I've had blueberry muffins or blueberry jam! I've got some in the fridge now, going to start eating them with my oats in a morning. Strawberries, grapes and blueberries, sounds like one hell of a healthy breakfast!
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    whatever ones taste good and fit into your carb budget
  • AntWrig
    AntWrig Posts: 2,273 Member
    whatever ones taste good and fit into your carb budget
    Agreed. Let's not make things complicated.
  • RoninLife
    RoninLife Posts: 64
    Bing Cherries, Mangoes, White peaches, nectarines and fresh figs. I always go over my sugar budget because I eat a lot of fruits. I don't really care, lol
  • ElliInJapan
    ElliInJapan Posts: 286 Member
    If you can go to the local Chinese/malaysian supermarket and get Durian fruit I would eat that, it has a lovely taste, not too sweet, not too sour and your parents/so/dog would love it too.

    Devious.

    Brilliant. LOL
  • RoninLife
    RoninLife Posts: 64
    If you can go to the local Chinese/malaysian supermarket and get Durian fruit I would eat that, it has a lovely taste, not too sweet, not too sour and your parents/so/dog would love it too.

    Devious.

    Brilliant. LOL

    :laugh:
  • Oriole15
    Oriole15 Posts: 58
    Grapefruit is lovely, however, if you are on any medication, check first with your doctor if your meds are the sort that grapefruit is likely to interact with, just to be on the safe side.

    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-20497086
  • _EndGame_
    _EndGame_ Posts: 770 Member
    Bing Cherries, Mangoes, White peaches, nectarines and fresh figs. I always go over my sugar budget because I eat a lot of fruits. I don't really care, lol

    Yeah, the whole sugar thing always gets me, too. I assume eating sugar from fruit is somehow better than eating the sugar you get in processed foods, or white sugar, etc? I've seen multiple people say you could eat as much fruit as you like, as the sugar in it won't cause you any negative impact. Not sure if that's right!
  • RoninLife
    RoninLife Posts: 64
    Bing Cherries, Mangoes, White peaches, nectarines and fresh figs. I always go over my sugar budget because I eat a lot of fruits. I don't really care, lol

    Yeah, the whole sugar thing always gets me, too. I assume eating sugar from fruit is somehow better than eating the sugar you get in processed foods, or white sugar, etc? I've seen multiple people say you could eat as much fruit as you like, as the sugar in it won't cause you any negative impact. Not sure if that's right!

    Processed sugar spikes the blood glucose levels faster which causes the "sugar high/low" hunger swings, etc plus it has no nutritional value whereas sugar from raw fruits, the body breaks down slowly and fruits are chuck full of vitamins, minerals, cancer fighting agents and fiber.
  • mrsnecincy
    mrsnecincy Posts: 115 Member
    Durian? Isn't that the one that smells like sewage but tastes of custard? I'd try it for a laugh! I eat fruit everyday and never worry about the sugar. Berries are good due to the antioxidents. Can't get them very often here or my other fave, rhubarb which as not a fruit really I'd think that was very low in cals. It's high in vit C too and great with oats or yog at breakfast.
  • _EndGame_
    _EndGame_ Posts: 770 Member
    Bing Cherries, Mangoes, White peaches, nectarines and fresh figs. I always go over my sugar budget because I eat a lot of fruits. I don't really care, lol

    Yeah, the whole sugar thing always gets me, too. I assume eating sugar from fruit is somehow better than eating the sugar you get in processed foods, or white sugar, etc? I've seen multiple people say you could eat as much fruit as you like, as the sugar in it won't cause you any negative impact. Not sure if that's right!

    Processed sugar spikes the blood glucose levels faster which causes the "sugar high/low" hunger swings, etc plus it has no nutritional value whereas sugar from raw fruits, the body breaks down slowly and fruits are chuck full of vitamins, minerals, cancer fighting agents and fiber.

    Yeah, that's what I thought. It seems some people these days think fruit is bad for you, what's the world coming to?!
  • _EndGame_
    _EndGame_ Posts: 770 Member
    Durian? Isn't that the one that smells like sewage but tastes of custard? I'd try it for a laugh! I eat fruit everyday and never worry about the sugar. Berries are good due to the antioxidents. Can't get them very often here or my other fave, rhubarb which as not a fruit really I'd think that was very low in cals. It's high in vit C too and great with oats or yog at breakfast.

    Yeah, it sounds like the suggestion to eat Durian fruit was a joke, given the reactions from other people! Lol.

    Rhubarb, I love that! As kids, my dad used to grow it in the back garden, we would have rhubarb crumble with custard every Sunday after the Sunday dinner!
  • LaserMum
    LaserMum Posts: 133
    Bing Cherries, Mangoes, White peaches, nectarines and fresh figs. I always go over my sugar budget because I eat a lot of fruits. I don't really care, lol

    Yeah, the whole sugar thing always gets me, too. I assume eating sugar from fruit is somehow better than eating the sugar you get in processed foods, or white sugar, etc? I've seen multiple people say you could eat as much fruit as you like, as the sugar in it won't cause you any negative impact. Not sure if that's right!

    It's not right. As a diabetic, I can't eat bananas as my blood sugar spikes really badly from them. From a blood sugar point of view berries are the best fruits but, if you don't have a problem with high blood sugars then eat everything in moderation.

    Nothing is "bad" - so long as you don't overdo it. I try to limit my carbs due to diabetes but I don't go crazy over it. If someone brings cake into work, I'll have a small (very small) piece and then do without something else to make it fit within my calories/macros.

    One way of comparing fruit would be to find a blank meal in your food diary and add in all the fruit you want to compare. You can then see them all and see which ones have more/less carbs/sugar/fibre/etc. Make a note of your findings and then delete all the fruit you've added in.
  • Rarity2013
    Rarity2013 Posts: 196 Member
    If you can go to the local Chinese/malaysian supermarket and get Durian fruit I would eat that, it has a lovely taste, not too sweet, not too sour and your parents/so/dog would love it too.

    Devious.

    Indeed.... take nose plugs....
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    Whatever is in season, and whatever you may have frozen from the previous season! I picked blueberries/strawberries from a local farm in June, and froze them....we eat them in smoothies a lot.
    I have persimmons (the large variety) which we sliced, dehydrated and froze. We eat those as snacks....awesome fiber and vitamins.
    Peaches are now in abundance. Oh yeah, and cherries!
    Feel free to eat the fruit available to you, it's ALL good.
  • Candi_land
    Candi_land Posts: 1,311 Member
    Peaches. :wink:
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member

    Yeah, the whole sugar thing always gets me, too. I assume eating sugar from fruit is somehow better than eating the sugar you get in processed foods, or white sugar, etc? I've seen multiple people say you could eat as much fruit as you like, as the sugar in it won't cause you any negative impact. Not sure if that's right!
    From personal experience I find that white sugar really messes with my blood sugar, throws off my appetite. However, unrefined sugar and fruits do not make me feel this way.
  • natalieblakeley
    natalieblakeley Posts: 10 Member
    I was thinking this just yesterday. Two bits of fruit and my sugar RDA was wiped out. I think thats why WW doesnt work for me - the whole 'fruit is free' thing is ridiculous!

    I've got a couple of blueberry bushes in the garden that are getting picked on a daily basis. Peaches and nectarines are nice to have about and of course strawberries and raspberries.

    Pink Grapefruit I find a little bit sweeter than yellow x

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