Is fruit in the afternoon bad?
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SweetLove1988
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Lately after dinner, if I’m craving something sweet I usually eat a fruit. Cherries, grapes, strawberries. I’ve had two separate people tell me that eating fruit late is horrible for you. I’m just wondering everyone’s opinion? Does it really matter on the time you eat fruit? Morning vs night? Why do people think fruit is bad for you?
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Shouldn't you ask the people who are saying it?
I can't begin to imagine why it would matter. Your body doesn't know what time it is, and there's nothing wrong with fruit, as long as it fits in your calories.
Unfortunately, sugar is the current bogeyman in the pop diet and health industry.60 -
It doesn't matter what time you eat fruit - or anything else. Calories are what matter for weight loss, not what time you eat them.
Because some people don't have the slightest idea what they're talking about - but that doesn't stop them from talking about it anyway.Why do people think fruit is bad for you?82 -
People think fruit is bad for you because it can have higher calories and it contains naturally occurring evil sugarz. (Sugar isn't evil).
Eat it whenever you wish, just weigh it and fit it into your calorie goal.
Cheers, h.25 -
It's not a problem unless you're one of those people who gets heartburn or who has trouble sleeping if you eat closer to bedtime . . . and I'm betting you're not, since you've been happily eating fruit in the evening.
People will tell you all kinds of silly things. Roughly 98.3% of them are incorrect.
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Just to verify, I do not think fruit is bad. That’s why I’ve eaten it just about everyday since I’ve started my weight loss journey. I just wanted to see everyone different opinions.
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SweetLove1988 wrote: »Lately after dinner, if I’m craving something sweet I usually eat a fruit. Cherries, grapes, strawberries. I’ve had two separate people tell me that eating fruit late is horrible for you. I’m just wondering everyone’s opinion? Does it really matter on the time you eat fruit? Morning vs night? Why do people think fruit is bad for you?
What time do you have dinner? How much later before you finally go to bed?
It doesn't matter unless it makes your stomach uncomfortable. I just had an apple around 10:00pm and this is something I do quite regularly.4 -
It makes no difference to your weight loss.
Personally, I don't usually eat it at night because I don't have great digestion and it can lead to acid reflux for me.7 -
SweetLove1988 wrote: »Just to verify, I do not think fruit is bad. That’s why I’ve eaten it just about everyday since I’ve started my weight loss journey. I just wanted to see everyone different opinions.
Be prepared for people to make random comments about pretty much every aspect of your journey, especially as you get closer to your goal. Hold tight to the knowledge that what you're doing is working for you.32 -
I nearly always have fruit after dinner, normally strawberries and/or blueberries mixed with yogurt, almonds, cashews and pumpkin seeds. It has not affected either my weight loss or my maintenance ... or my sleep for that matter.
If it fits your calorie allowance and if it does not cause heartburn of other issues which would prevent you from sleeping then go for it is my opinion.6 -
During my refeeds I have 800+ grams of carbs most of them before bed. When bulking I also eat my 500 grams of carbs before bed. You’re fine, meal timing is irrelevant for body composition5
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I’m just wondering everyone’s opinion? Does it really matter on the time you eat fruit? Morning vs night? Why do people think fruit is bad for you?
I don't think it matters what time of day you eat fruit. I have never suffered ill effects from eating fruit at any time of day. Have you ever had any problems after eating fruit in the afternoon? It doesn't sound like you ever thought it was "bad" until a couple of comments.
Some people read dumb things or misinterpret things and think things are bad when they are not. Why did they think it was bad to eat fruit in the afternoon and what source did they get their idea from?6 -
SweetLove1988 wrote: »Lately after dinner, if I’m craving something sweet I usually eat a fruit. Cherries, grapes, strawberries. I’ve had two separate people tell me that eating fruit late is horrible for you. I’m just wondering everyone’s opinion? Does it really matter on the time you eat fruit? Morning vs night? Why do people think fruit is bad for you?
There was a diet fad theory floating around some years ago that fruit eaten late would ferment in the stomach overnight. Maybe that's what the people naysaying your fruit heard somewhere and took it as gospel. Our stomach acids are very powerful and can break down just about anything at any time of day, especially something as easily digestible as fruit. I would ignore those people, they need to handle their own diet anxieties, not put them on you.10 -
Is fruit bad at anytime?12
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Fruit isn't even higher calorie by weight. Foods with fats are higher calorie. Besides, fruit has fiber. Do you brush your teeth before you go to bed? Then you are good.8
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Besides, opinions don't mean much. What are they based on? Check the source.4
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You have to eat fruit between 8:47am and 1:23pm, else you'll gain all the weight you've lost back again, and then some. Seriously, find more intelligent people to hang out with or stop listening to the advice of friends (and MFPers) who are idiots. When you eat a particular food has nothing at all to do with weight loss26
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Any carbohydrate, protein or fat is good as long as the macros at the end of the day continue to hit right. A flexible diet is preferable because it helps to use normal foods and, occasionally, something sweet / salty that is not in the diet. The macros should interest you. Hydrates can be consumed either in the afternoon or at night.5
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It doesn't matter what time you eat fruit - or anything else. Calories are what matter for weight loss, not what time you eat them.
Because some people don't have the slightest idea what they're talking about - but that doesn't stop them from talking about it anyway.Why do people think fruit is bad for you?
Amen to that!!!1
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