why limit fruit intake?
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Don't go bonkers on anything...kezzatheyank wrote: »fruit is a great healthy source of fibre and antioxidants so some intake is good just don't go bonkers on it
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Especially not this:
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Hi guys,
Maybe some of you would know the answer why consuming fruits should be done in small amount. I dont get it cause 1) fruits are natural 2) full of nutrients 3) easy to prep and affordable.
Ive been receiving newletter from morellifit, maybe some of you are his clients and he's post are always "fruits (small amount)".
I know some fruits have high sugar but i dont know if thats the real deal with limiting fruits.
Let me know your thoughts. Thanks.
Some fruit tends to be rather high in calories. A banana, for example, can run about 100 cal. Pears are right up there too, around 100 cal. A mango is up around 130 cal.
So if you're on a 1200 cal/day diet (like some of us are), a banana, pear, and mango is 1/4 of your daily total.
But unfortunately they're not overly filling, and next thing you know you want something else to eat.
I usually limit it to one piece of fruit per day. Maybe two if I've got some exercise calories to work with.
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the non sustainability is inherent because i'm trying to lose weight (losing weight is an adaptation to starvation). I love avocado's. a favourite treat. I'm not calling them unhealthy. but they make you gain weight.
How many calories are you eating, as that does not sound sustainable? Also, the fats in avocados are healthy fats that are essential to keeping our bodie running.0 -
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the non sustainability is inherent because i'm trying to lose weight (losing weight is an adaptation to starvation). I love avocado's. a favourite treat. I'm not calling them unhealthy. but they make you gain weight.
How many calories are you eating, as that does not sound sustainable? Also, the fats in avocados are healthy fats that are essential to keeping our bodie running.
A calorie surplus makes you gain weight. Not an avocado...0 -
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The vast majority of research done on fruits has demonstrated numerous health benefits including decreased weight, decreased cancer, and longevity. So unless you're eating some crazy amount of fruit per day then there is no reason to worry about limiting them. Yes they have calories. Track your calories.0
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The amount of derp that has been stuffed into this thread in only 2 pages is outstanding.0
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if you want to fail, this is a great idea. my breakfast was a banana today. my lunch will likely be more fruit. my dinner will be normal. I lost more than 6 kg in a week or so. substitute meals with fruit, don't go for anti carb craze. its just an excuse for people who want to eat fat, fiber-free things. rememember atkins died overweight. the only fruits you should possibly avoid are dates and avocado (one is too sweet and the other is too much fat).
Srsly....this is *kitten* stupid...0 -
the non sustainability is inherent because i'm trying to lose weight (losing weight is an adaptation to starvation). I love avocado's. a favourite treat. I'm not calling them unhealthy. but they make you gain weight.
How many calories are you eating, as that does not sound sustainable? Also, the fats in avocados are healthy fats that are essential to keeping our bodie running.
I eat 1/2 an avocado per day...I lost 40 Lbs and have maintained for over 2 years...still eating at least 1/2 an avocado per day.
No particular food makes you fat...over consumption of calories makes you fat. Srsly...maybe do a little research before running off at the mouth.0 -
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I have fruit in my smoothies every morning. I just make sure that I don't have more than one high sugar fruit at a time. So if I have a banana, then I pair with raspberries. I use the chart on this webpage as a guide:
http://www.thehealthyeatingguide.com/sugar-content-of-fruit/0 -
cwolfman13 wrote: »
It only takes one person who has no idea what he is talking about to derail a thread... Never change MFP!
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the non sustainability is inherent because i'm trying to lose weight (losing weight is an adaptation to starvation). I love avocado's. a favourite treat. I'm not calling them unhealthy. but they make you gain weight.
How many calories are you eating, as that does not sound sustainable? Also, the fats in avocados are healthy fats that are essential to keeping our bodie running.
You still want to make sure you're feeding your body. Most men should not be eating less than me, and my goal is 1720 a day.
Avocados will make you gain weight if you eat them after you've gone over your TDEE.0 -
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The Canada Food Guide recommends 7-8 portions of fruits and vegetables every day. That's practically limitless.
Fruits have carbohydrates in the form of glucose and fructose, fiber, and lots of micro-nutrients.
Dates keep you regular.
Avocados are full of heart-healthy fats.0 -
I don't eat a lot of fruit because of sugar and carbs, since I am diabetic. I do enjoy occasional bags of apple slices (I have some in the fridge right now) and will have all-fruit or sugar-free fruit spread in my plain yogurt every morning. Other than that, my carbs/sugars come from the things I enjoy more than a bitty piece of fruit that does little to fill me up or keep me full. If you can fit fruit into your diet and enjoy the taste, eat it. 0
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CandiceMcD wrote: »I have fruit in my smoothies every morning. I just make sure that I don't have more than one high sugar fruit at a time. So if I have a banana, then I pair with raspberries. I use the chart on this webpage as a guide:
http://www.thehealthyeatingguide.com/sugar-content-of-fruit/
I don't know how much I'd trust that article. Right off the bat I noticed it says 1 cup of grapes has 23g of sugar, but according to the USA, it only has 15g of sugar.
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/2287?fgcd=Fruits+and+Fruit+Juices&manu=&lfacet=&format=&count=&max=35&offset=&sort=&qlookup=grapes
Also, the lists make no sense, because some of the fruits in the "low sugar" list have almost the same amount of sugar as the first few items in the "high sugar" list.
For example, 1 medium banana has 14g of sugar and is in the low list, but Pineapple is in the high list with 16g of sugar in 1 cup. 2g of sugar isn't a huge difference, unless you're going to eat an entire pineapple.0 -
I don't like, stare at it when I am making things. I use it as a guide. Mostly because I Was using whatever - and I was having a banana, pineapple, mangos and coconut water thinking I was being awesome...but it was a lot of sugar. I didn't notice because I was doing WW & they don't break things down. I am just trying to be more aware about it. I still eat the 'higher' sugar fruits - I just don't eat them all together. No article is going to tell me not to eat grapes.
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Weird list. I don't care about high and low sugar fruit, but even I know bananas usually count as high sugar.0
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the non sustainability is inherent because i'm trying to lose weight (losing weight is an adaptation to starvation). I love avocado's. a favourite treat. I'm not calling them unhealthy. but they make you gain weight.
How many calories are you eating, as that does not sound sustainable? Also, the fats in avocados are healthy fats that are essential to keeping our bodie running.
A calorie surplus makes you gain weight. Not an avocado...
I was just coming to say this. Avocados don't make you fat... just like pizza doesn't make you fat. No food in particular makes you fat.
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I eat so many berries I'm surprised I haven't turned into a strawberry! By the way, 200g of strawberries is around 70 calories, so I can easily eat a pound of berries every day!
Courtesy of the usda database:
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I limit fruit so I can eat more meat, and cheese cake and ice cream.0
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Humans are supposed to eat 24 grams of sugar per day or less. Sugar stimulates appetite, promotes lethargy and turns into fat, if we overdo it. Hence, the reason to limit fruit.0
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Humans are supposed to eat 24 grams of sugar per day or less. Sugar stimulates appetite, promotes lethargy and turns into fat, if we overdo it. Hence, the reason to limit fruit.
Sugar only turns into fat if you are over your calorie limit, just like the calories from any other nutrient in a surplus. I wouldn't avoid fruit unless I had a medical reason to. Everything in moderation, and within your calorie limit.0 -
Humans are supposed to eat 24 grams of sugar per day or less. Sugar stimulates appetite, promotes lethargy and turns into fat, if we overdo it. Hence, the reason to limit fruit.
That's probably for added sugar, not naturally occurring (such as in fruit or dairy), and if you have no reason to watch your sugar intake then it's okay to consume more.
Excess calories turns to fat, not excess sugar.0 -
Humans are supposed to eat 24 grams of sugar per day or less. Sugar stimulates appetite, promotes lethargy and turns into fat, if we overdo it. Hence, the reason to limit fruit.
well I'm going to sugar HELL then. Because I go waaay over mfp's sugar goal everyday, mostly because of fruit and milk. I don't add sugar to anything!
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