Raw fruit

In the research that I have read, it is important to balance healthy fats and proteins and reduce sugar and carbohydrates when counting calories.

Healthy fats can provide energy, satiety, lubricate joints, and keep the brain firing on all cylinders.
Ref: https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/abcs-of-nutrition/saturated-fat-body-good/
http://www.eatthis.com/healthy-fats

Adequate protein ensures that muscles (including your heart, digestive organs and blood vessels) aren't sacrificed during weight loss. Do not sacrifice protein on a limited calorie diet.
Ref: https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/abcs-of-nutrition/protein-building-blocks-of-the-body/
http://www.innerbody.com/image/musfov.html

Reducing sugar and carbohydrates makes your body burn stored fat for energy.
Ref: https://draxe.com/low-carb-diet/

FYI - in times of fever / flu / colds / vigorous exercise your body needs sugar / carbs for quick energy. If this energy isn't used up, it can be stored as fat.

BTW - sugar feeds yeast (candida)
Ref: https://www.liverdoctor.com/is-a-candida-infection-driving-your-sugar-cravings/

Long term, though, you need about 100 g of carbs a day...
Ref: https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/abcs-of-nutrition/why-we-need-carbs/

Finally, I don't know what your weight loss goals are or how much you are trying to lose, but, IMO trying to lose too much, too fast can cause imbalances and actually work against you. It's better to add about 200 more calories a day so that your body doesn't think that it is starving. Weight loss is slower, but, your are at less risk for actually gaining your calories back (because you can actually maintain 1400 calories more easily long term). Once your body is in balance, you will naturally gravitate toward a lower daily intake (between 1100 - 1350); and, this will fluctuate based on your activity level, amount of sleep, etc.

Ref: http://www.shawnmynar.com/why-calorie-restriction-will-make-you-fat/

celeste821 wrote: »

When i said I could eat 5 oranges in on sitting, that was to illustrate how much "a lot" is. I tend to eat fruit all day but around 6pm I want food.

It seems not so much that you are eating too much fruit, but that you are not eating enough other food.

Worth adding to the discussion: https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/07/31/making-the-case-for-eating-fruit/?_r=0