too much fruit

donnadondon
donnadondon Posts: 16 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Hi I was just wondering if too much friut can slow weight loss down I am a big fan of fruit and have read different things about it slowing down weight loss but other things saying it dosent matter any advice would be appreciated thanks :)

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  • lucan07
    lucan07 Posts: 509
    I am no expert but if you log it within your allowance I cannot see it being a problem.

    However if you use fruit as free calories then it could be very bad as some fruit has lots of sugar .
  • donnadondon
    donnadondon Posts: 16 Member
    Thank you for reply :) I always keep it within my allowence I am pretty much always under calorie goal
  • emafairycake1986
    emafairycake1986 Posts: 38 Member
    i honestly dont think it slows down weight loss, i love fruit although because of the amount of sugar in it ive tried to cut down a bit and add in more protien based snacks like greek yogurt...in my case i think its made a differnce not it the weight loss sense but in the shape of me and getting my "Love handles" To reduce xx
  • donnadondon
    donnadondon Posts: 16 Member
    Aww thank you I have started a new jillian micheals workout 6 weeks abs so I may cut down abit too see if I can see rwsults abit quicker just want abit of a flatter toned belly :)
  • KoRnKraZy
    KoRnKraZy Posts: 69 Member
    Don't worry about it, I have 2 bananas, a big pear and lots of berries in a smoothie every morning and I'm still losing!

    I only eat fruit in the morning though because I find if I eat them after other foods, I get digestion issues.
  • bridgie101
    bridgie101 Posts: 817 Member
    there are just as many people out there saying that it speeds weight loss up.

    If you like it, eat it. Vitamins are your friend. :)
  • lauren3101
    lauren3101 Posts: 1,853 Member
    No one food group will negatively or positively affect your weight loss. It's all about a calorie deficit.
  • ChrisS30V
    ChrisS30V Posts: 157 Member
    Eating close to maintenance or at a surplus will slow down weight loss, not fruit.
  • daphneC94
    daphneC94 Posts: 21
    I agree with the other posts, i just make sure to keep it in my allowance. how can you go wrong otherwise. fruits are totally healthy for you.
  • FitterBody
    FitterBody Posts: 367 Member
    I think the OP is referring to the fact that it is often suggested that fruit"s Glycemic Index affects insulin levels and that affects fat loss, however, see the conclusions in this study:-

    The important bit being "Currently, research doesn't support low GI eating as a magic bullet for weight loss. It comes back to eating less, being more active, and consuming a healthy diet containing plenty of whole grains and other fiber containing foods (e.g., fruits and vegetables).".

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    Glycemic Index: Weight Loss Sham or Sensation?
    Jerry J. Mayo, Ph.D., R.D. and Len Kravitz, Ph.D.

    http://www.unm.edu/~lkravitz/Article folder/glycemicUNM.html

    Conclusions
    The GI has several practical applications not only for exercise enthusiasts wanting performance benefits but also for those looking to improve glucose control. Currently, research doesn't support low GI eating as a magic bullet for weight loss. It comes back to eating less, being more active, and consuming a healthy diet containing plenty of whole grains and other fiber containing foods (e.g., fruits and vegetables).

    Side Bar #1. How relevant is the Glycemic Index To Exercise Performance?
    The GI can be a useful tool to help exercise enthusiasts select the right type of carbohydrates to eat before, during, and after exercise. Selecting foods that are high or low GI can speed up or slow down the availability of carbohydrate (Manore et al, 2004). For the exercise enthusiast, a low GI pre-exercise snack results in better maintenance of blood glucose concentrations during exercise, and a slightly higher rate of fat oxidation or burning (Bernard et al, 2005). Research has established that endurance is improved when subjects consumed a low versus high GI meal prior to exhaustive exercise (DeMarco et al, 1999).
    Moderate and high GI foods are recommended during and after exercise (Beavers and Leutholtz, 2008). Higher GI foods are easily consumed, digested, and absorbed by the body allowing rapid availability of energy.
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    Thank you for reply :) I always keep it within my allowence I am pretty much always under calorie goal

    Then you will be just fine. It's time to start ignoring the scare mongers.
  • donnadondon
    donnadondon Posts: 16 Member
    Thank you everyone :)

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