Too much fruit and veg?

Unless you have a sensitivity to them, the only thing you really risk is getting tired of them. However if eating that much is consistently putting you over your calorie goals or making it harder to fit other things in, you might want to take a look at your diet and decide if you should cut back there or in other areas. My current calorie goal is 1460 and even with meals at 300 or 400 calories most days, I don't have that much room for snacks unless I exercise that day.

I'm currently aiming to eat 1400 calories a day and I've been using fruit and veg as a tool to keep me full and satisfied so I don't reach for unhealthy food instead.
Today it occurred to me that I am eating A LOT of it - average 500-600 calories worth per day. I feel okay but I'm wondering if that too much? Is it possible to overdo it?

If you are still getting enough fat and protein, then it's unlikely to be a problem.

I'm currently aiming to eat 1400 calories a day and I've been using fruit and veg as a tool to keep me full and satisfied so I don't reach for unhealthy food instead.
Today it occurred to me that I am eating A LOT of it - average 500-600 calories worth per day. I feel okay but I'm wondering if that too much? Is it possible to overdo it?

Like the others stated, the fiber can cause some people to have some GI issues if its a sharp increase from what you normally eat. However other than that, as long as you are balancing your diet with proteins, grains, dairy, the fruit & veggies you are fine! No such thing as too much fruit or too much vegetables!

The only thing I worry about is that you aren't getting enough calories from other foods. If you're eating 500-600 calories per day from just veggies/fruits, that only leaves about 800-900 calories for proteins and fats, which are typically higher calorie.

Here's just an idea for a meal plan:

Breakfast:

2 hard boiled eggs (140 calories, 12 g protein)
1 banana (90 calories)

Mid morning snack:

Reduced fat cheese stick (60 calories, 5 g protein)
1 small to medium size apple (60 calories)

Lunch:

3 oz. meat (roughly 120 calories, 21 g protein)
1 cup brown rice (150 calories)
As many veggies as you'd like (my dietician tells me veggies are FREE… ZERO CALORIES. So despite what MFP tells you, don't count them)

Mid afternoon snack:

1 cup fruit of your choice (100 calories)
Emerald 100 calorie pack almonds (100 calories)

Dinner:

3 oz. meat (roughly 120 calories, 21 g protein)
1 small to medium sweet potato (150 calories)
As many veggies as you'd like

Bedtime snack:

Veggies with ranch dressing made with plain chobani greek yogurt and hidden valley ranch seasoning (it's really good and way better than pre made dressings….. 75 calories)

Total calories: 1165

This leaves you room for additional food choices… more fruits or something else that you like to eat.

Hope this helps.

P.S. make sure you are drinking enough water as well

I agree that the increased fiber could cause temporary digestive discomfort, though your body will get used to it and from my experience things get a lot easier and more efficient in that area over time.

I seriously question the idea you can eat too many fruits and veggies, especially when most people eat too few. 100 calories of broccoli has more protein than 100 calories of steak (seriously, look it up if you don't believe me). And obviously 100 calories of broccoli is a lot more volume than 100 calories of steak so it'll fill you up better. You're getting micronutrients that your body needs, and you even get some fatty acids from produce.

Unless produce is strictly all you are eating, I wouldn't worry personally. Just one girls opinon though

The high sugar content in many fruits translates to carbs, which will be stored if you're not exercising. Stick to berries (blackberries, blueberries, strawberries , raspberries) and measure out the portions. Pass by bananas, apples, watermelon and canteloupe, which are higher in natural sugar content.

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Fruits and vegetables in quantity are not going to hinder your weight loss unless you are eating so much to create a calorie excess.

I love fruit & veg. I make sure I eat enough good fat & protein, but after that, I eat mostly plant stuff. I have had good success and I am quite healthy now. Unless you have dietary issues with them, I wouldn't worry about it.

The only thing I worry about is that you aren't getting enough calories from other foods. If you're eating 500-600 calories per day from just veggies/fruits, that only leaves about 800-900 calories for proteins and fats, which are typically higher calorie.

Here's just an idea for a meal plan:

Breakfast:

2 hard boiled eggs (140 calories, 12 g protein)
1 banana (90 calories)

Mid morning snack:



Reduced fat cheese stick (60 calories, 5 g protein)
1 small to medium size apple (60 calories)

Lunch:


3 oz. meat (roughly 120 calories, 21 g protein)
1 cup brown rice (150 calories)
As many veggies as you'd like (my dietician tells me veggies are FREE… ZERO CALORIES. So despite what MFP tells you, don't count them)

Mid afternoon snack:

1 cup fruit of your choice (100 calories)
Emerald 100 calorie pack almonds (100 calories)

Dinner:

3 oz. meat (roughly 120 calories, 21 g protein)
1 small to medium sweet potato (150 calories)
As many veggies as you'd like

Bedtime snack:

Veggies with ranch dressing made with plain chobani greek yogurt and hidden valley ranch seasoning (it's really good and way better than pre made dressings….. 75 calories)

Total calories: 1165

This leaves you room for additional food choices… more fruits or something else that you like to eat.

Hope this helps.

P.S. make sure you are drinking enough water as well

I like this!!

don't eat fat if you are trying to lose fat!

It is absolutely impossible to hurt you body with fruits and vegetables!

It is so totally possible if..

1. You have food allergies, or
B. You have ulcerative colitis.

Either of those could land you in the hospital.

So there.