Is sugar from fruit bad?

sizzle74
sizzle74 Posts: 858 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I have been trying to cut back on sugar. I stopped putting it in my coffee, stopped OJ most mornings, and am trying to cut back the wine. I do eat a lot of fresh fruits and veggies. Like today I have grapes, a nectarine, watermelon, strawberries, grape tomatoes, and cherries for snack/breakfast foods. Thoughts?
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  • cathipa
    cathipa Posts: 2,991 Member
    Fruits are healthy and sugars are not bad. You can eat what you want as long as you do not have a health issue that would dictate otherwise (i.e. diabetes, heart problems, kidney problems, metabolic/genetic disorder) and if you eat at a calorie deficit.
  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
    Fruits are fine. However, if you're like me, eating three bananas can apparently pack on 3 pounds of the water weight in one day. :-|
  • parkscs
    parkscs Posts: 1,639 Member
    I have been trying to cut back on sugar. I stopped putting it in my coffee, stopped OJ most mornings, and am trying to cut back the wine. I do eat a lot of fresh fruits and veggies. Like today I have grapes, a nectarine, watermelon, strawberries, grape tomatoes, and cherries for snack/breakfast foods. Thoughts?

    The sooner you stop thinking about specific foods/nutrients as good, bad, healthy and unhealthy, the better off you'll be. If you like sugar in your coffee, have some and account for the calories. It's fine to cut back on some foods if that helps you achieve a caloric deficit (e.g., I can drink 1000 calories of OJ no problem, so I very rarely buy OJ), but do so if it helps you achieve your goals and not because they're "bad".
  • Achrya
    Achrya Posts: 16,913 Member
    According to the MFP android app: Yes.

    I plugged in some pineapple today and the app was kind enough to remind me that my sugar goal is XX and that I'm over it. Because pineapple.
  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 6,009 Member
    The sooner you stop thinking about specific foods/nutrients as good, bad, healthy and unhealthy, the better off you'll be.

    ^^^This...
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    I have been trying to cut back on sugar. I stopped putting it in my coffee, stopped OJ most mornings, and am trying to cut back the wine. I do eat a lot of fresh fruits and veggies. Like today I have grapes, a nectarine, watermelon, strawberries, grape tomatoes, and cherries for snack/breakfast foods. Thoughts?

    The sooner you stop thinking about specific foods/nutrients as good, bad, healthy and unhealthy, the better off you'll be. If you like sugar in your coffee, have some and account for the calories. It's fine to cut back on some foods if that helps you achieve a caloric deficit (e.g., I can drink 1000 calories of OJ no problem, so I very rarely buy OJ), but do so if it helps you achieve your goals and not because they're "bad".

    ^^^ Exactly this!!!! A teaspoon of sugar in coffee is less then 20 calories!!! Enjoy your morning cup o joe! Rather then completely eliminating foods you like from your diet use moderation and log every calorie, stay in goal!

    And no no no no no no no.....there is nothing wrong with eating fruit!!!!! ....stay in calorie goal!
  • redversustheblue
    redversustheblue Posts: 1,216 Member
    I have been trying to cut back on sugar. I stopped putting it in my coffee, stopped OJ most mornings, and am trying to cut back the wine. I do eat a lot of fresh fruits and veggies. Like today I have grapes, a nectarine, watermelon, strawberries, grape tomatoes, and cherries for snack/breakfast foods. Thoughts?

    The sooner you stop thinking about specific foods/nutrients as good, bad, healthy and unhealthy, the better off you'll be. If you like sugar in your coffee, have some and account for the calories. It's fine to cut back on some foods if that helps you achieve a caloric deficit (e.g., I can drink 1000 calories of OJ no problem, so I very rarely buy OJ), but do so if it helps you achieve your goals and not because they're "bad".

    So much THIS.
  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    I have been trying to cut back on sugar. I stopped putting it in my coffee, stopped OJ most mornings, and am trying to cut back the wine. I do eat a lot of fresh fruits and veggies. Like today I have grapes, a nectarine, watermelon, strawberries, grape tomatoes, and cherries for snack/breakfast foods. Thoughts?

    No, sugar is not unhealthy - in moderation.

    Fruit has a calorie value so as long as it fits your calorie target - log it and enjoy it.
  • marissanik
    marissanik Posts: 344 Member
    Yes. Only eat plain raw veggies. No dip. Just lots of veggies.

    FRUIT SUGAR IS NOT BAD!!! Eat your damn fruit it's delicious.
  • sizzle74
    sizzle74 Posts: 858 Member
    Thanks guys! And I'll be honest, I don't know if I *really* cut the sugar much in my coffee because I went from regular powdered cream and raw sugar to just coffee mate girl scout cookie thin mint creamer so......:ohwell: :blushing: :laugh:
  • BarbieFromHellx
    BarbieFromHellx Posts: 758 Member
    I have been trying to cut back on sugar. I stopped putting it in my coffee, stopped OJ most mornings, and am trying to cut back the wine. I do eat a lot of fresh fruits and veggies. Like today I have grapes, a nectarine, watermelon, strawberries, grape tomatoes, and cherries for snack/breakfast foods. Thoughts?

    The sooner you stop thinking about specific foods/nutrients as good, bad, healthy and unhealthy, the better off you'll be. If you like sugar in your coffee, have some and account for the calories. It's fine to cut back on some foods if that helps you achieve a caloric deficit (e.g., I can drink 1000 calories of OJ no problem, so I very rarely buy OJ), but do so if it helps you achieve your goals and not because they're "bad".

    ^^^ This this this!

    I can't stand when people say things like "fruit is bad for you because it's full of carbs and sugar" yeah maybe if you eat like 20 apples...which is probably impossible.
  • ASKyle
    ASKyle Posts: 1,475 Member
    Do not fear sugar in fruits and veggies!

    Actually just quit worrying about sugar period and focus on your protein, fat and carb macros.
  • leggup
    leggup Posts: 2,942 Member
    I have been trying to cut back on sugar. I stopped putting it in my coffee, stopped OJ most mornings, and am trying to cut back the wine. I do eat a lot of fresh fruits and veggies. Like today I have grapes, a nectarine, watermelon, strawberries, grape tomatoes, and cherries for snack/breakfast foods. Thoughts?

    The sooner you stop thinking about specific foods/nutrients as good, bad, healthy and unhealthy, the better off you'll be. If you like sugar in your coffee, have some and account for the calories. It's fine to cut back on some foods if that helps you achieve a caloric deficit (e.g., I can drink 1000 calories of OJ no problem, so I very rarely buy OJ), but do so if it helps you achieve your goals and not because they're "bad".

    +1
  • SugaryLynx
    SugaryLynx Posts: 2,640 Member
    http://www.fitnessbaddies.com/your-problem-with-sugar-is-the-problem-with-sugar/ 
  • VeganCappy
    VeganCappy Posts: 122
    Processed foods are bad in many ways. First, they lack micronutrients that nourish your body and protect you from the free-radicals created during metabolization. Second, they cause a spike in blood sugar which causes an insulin spike which increases fat storage. Third, the spike in insulin can cause a rebound low blood sugar which can increase cravings.

    Whole plant-based foods are packed full of micronutrients your body needs. The sugar in fruit is slowly released and doesn't cause a spike in blood sugar. The fiber in fruits helps you feel full faster and can help remove waste products and toxins. The large number of micronutrients nourishes your body and protects it from free-radicals.

    Eats a lot of fruits and vegetables and know they are only doing your body good.
  • J72FIT
    J72FIT Posts: 6,009 Member
    Eats a lot of fruits and vegetables and know they are only doing your body good.

    Hard to argue with eat your fruits and vegetables...
    :)
  • VeganCappy
    VeganCappy Posts: 122
    Eats a lot of fruits and vegetables and know they are only doing your body good.

    Hard to argue with eat your fruits and vegetables...
    :)

    You would think. And yet so many people do argue.
  • Carnivor0us
    Carnivor0us Posts: 1,752 Member
    I have been trying to cut back on sugar. I stopped putting it in my coffee, stopped OJ most mornings, and am trying to cut back the wine. I do eat a lot of fresh fruits and veggies. Like today I have grapes, a nectarine, watermelon, strawberries, grape tomatoes, and cherries for snack/breakfast foods. Thoughts?

    The sooner you stop thinking about specific foods/nutrients as good, bad, healthy and unhealthy, the better off you'll be. If you like sugar in your coffee, have some and account for the calories. It's fine to cut back on some foods if that helps you achieve a caloric deficit (e.g., I can drink 1000 calories of OJ no problem, so I very rarely buy OJ), but do so if it helps you achieve your goals and not because they're "bad".

    ^^^ This this this!

    I can't stand when people say things like "fruit is bad for you because it's full of carbs and sugar" yeah maybe if you eat like 20 apples...which is probably impossible.

    But it's not impossible to drink 20 apples worth of juice. That's what I would personally watch in terms of fruit consumption.
  • marjoleina
    marjoleina Posts: 189 Member
    Just turn off the sugar tracker on MFP. Fruit has fiber. Which is good. And fructose. Doesn't matter.
  • deksgrl
    deksgrl Posts: 7,237 Member
    Unless you are diabetic or have some other health condition that causes your insulin levels to not work properly, then no.
  • srslybritt
    srslybritt Posts: 1,618 Member
    I have been trying to cut back on sugar. I stopped putting it in my coffee, stopped OJ most mornings, and am trying to cut back the wine. I do eat a lot of fresh fruits and veggies. Like today I have grapes, a nectarine, watermelon, strawberries, grape tomatoes, and cherries for snack/breakfast foods. Thoughts?

    The sooner you stop thinking about specific foods/nutrients as good, bad, healthy and unhealthy, the better off you'll be. If you like sugar in your coffee, have some and account for the calories. It's fine to cut back on some foods if that helps you achieve a caloric deficit (e.g., I can drink 1000 calories of OJ no problem, so I very rarely buy OJ), but do so if it helps you achieve your goals and not because they're "bad".
    +1

    As many others have said, if it's not medically necessary to reduce or eliminate a food from your diet ("necessary" can also mean because you eat way too dmn much of it), then just exercise moderation and you'll probably come out the other side happier. But that's just my two cents.

    Me, personally, I don't even track sugar and sodium anymore. It's not necessary for me.
  • BarbieFromHellx
    BarbieFromHellx Posts: 758 Member
    I have been trying to cut back on sugar. I stopped putting it in my coffee, stopped OJ most mornings, and am trying to cut back the wine. I do eat a lot of fresh fruits and veggies. Like today I have grapes, a nectarine, watermelon, strawberries, grape tomatoes, and cherries for snack/breakfast foods. Thoughts?

    The sooner you stop thinking about specific foods/nutrients as good, bad, healthy and unhealthy, the better off you'll be. If you like sugar in your coffee, have some and account for the calories. It's fine to cut back on some foods if that helps you achieve a caloric deficit (e.g., I can drink 1000 calories of OJ no problem, so I very rarely buy OJ), but do so if it helps you achieve your goals and not because they're "bad".

    ^^^ This this this!

    I can't stand when people say things like "fruit is bad for you because it's full of carbs and sugar" yeah maybe if you eat like 20 apples...which is probably impossible.

    But it's not impossible to drink 20 apples worth of juice. That's what I would personally watch in terms of fruit consumption.

    Haha true that!
  • hollyannewood
    hollyannewood Posts: 7 Member
    Agree with all the above. Fruit is glorious, and good for you. Enjoy it and eat as much as your heart desires :)
  • surfinbird_1981
    surfinbird_1981 Posts: 946 Member
    My diet consists of nothing but fruit, vegetables, nuts, seeds and beans. I eat tonnes of fruit and it has not negatively impacted me in the slightest..
    My blood sugar, blood pressure and cholesterol levels are perfect and a recent blood test showed that I am not deficient in anything...I was pretty surprised not to be low in B12 but certainly very happy with the results :smile:

    As long as you don't have any existing health issues, eating fruit is good for you!
  • stephe1987
    stephe1987 Posts: 406 Member
    Sugar from fruit is fine... in moderation. It's important to have fruit in one's diet but too much of anything can be a bad thing. Watch your sugar macros and try to stay under the limit.
  • geebusuk
    geebusuk Posts: 3,348 Member
    Compared to sucrose ('processed' sugar, as you'd find if you bought a bag of sugar) or HFCS, the sugar in fruit tends to be less 'healthy' for various reasons.
    If you are comparing eating the whole fruit to eating sugar out of the packet, the fibre and so on in the fruit may offer some other benefits.

    But I'd definitely echo the above that trying to partition foods as 'good' and 'bad' isn't a very healthy way to look at things - it's far from that black or white - and rare the health benefits/issues from one choice make that much difference.
  • shmerek
    shmerek Posts: 963 Member
    In a word no.
  • Stopin_da_yoyo
    Stopin_da_yoyo Posts: 138 Member
    I think pretty much everyone has the right answer.

    The only thing that I would say is an apple is healthier than apple juice plus it has fiber.

    Also, if you eat it log it.

    Try and limit your intake of processes/refined sugars and HFCS.

    Thats my 2 cents hope it helps.
  • MargaretSobers
    MargaretSobers Posts: 167 Member
    Fruits are a good option of super -healthy snack. Fruits have fiber and other nutrients which are great part of your diet. Sugar is not bad for you, but access sugar is definitely bad, it also depends in that where it comes from. Fruit sugar is good, but it is worse for women more than 26 grams and more than 36 grams in men. It also differs in the cases of different fruits.
  • Shropshire1959
    Shropshire1959 Posts: 982 Member
    No

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