Is fruit in the afternoon bad?
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I've actually heard tips from dieticians who recommend fruit after dinner to curb sugar cravings. So I think it's a great idea.2
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I eat fruit, but tend to stick to ones with lower sugar, such as berries and fresh peaches.1
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People say the dumbest *kitten*.5
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Fruit is great for you as well as other vegetables and plant based foods -- it's the things like meats and processed foods that are hurting your body.30
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WinoGelato wrote: »
Meeting reasonable macro targets definitely helps with satiety. You don't know the rest of the OPs diet so to eat fruit inside of a macro target I feel is good advice.8 -
WinoGelato wrote: »
Meeting reasonable macro targets definitely helps with satiety. You don't know the rest of the OPs diet so to eat fruit inside of a macro target I feel is good advice.
I must have missed where OP said she was struggling with hunger and needed advice on satiety?13 -
Because it was liked and shared without verification on FacebookSweetLove1988 wrote: »Why do people think fruit is bad for you?
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I can only say, for ME, fruit is never bad because it's 100% better than be choosing cake, cookies, candy. My dietitian says to try to keep it for the morning if I can but sometimes cravings hit. I say, for ME, fruit is a good choice for ME anytime of the day.1
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Sorry that so many users here are chomping at the bit to make others feel stupid for asking beginner questions. There's a lot of conflicting information and opinions out there, so finding a highly recommended book on basic nutrition can help provide a framework moving forward. With a little experience you'll find what works for your body. Fruit is always a good choice.22
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OP, there's some woo out there that says carbs are best eaten early in the day and that the body has a harder time metabolizing sugars in the evening. Of course there is no solid scientific evidence to back that up. Your people were probably referring to that mumbo jumbo, and not to fruit specifically.2
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In a word, no.
Fruit is not bad for you at any particular time of day, nor is any other food. As long as it fits within your calorie goal (and, if you're using macros, your macros), and you aren't allergic to it, you should eat what you like when you like.1 -
WinoGelato wrote: »
I agree. I still don't understand macros, but would check to see if my fruit fits within my calorie limit for the day.0 -
Just to address the title question directly:
"Is fruit in the afternoon bad?"
It depends on what you do with it.
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You could also say that it depends if you let it lay out in the sun.vikinglander wrote: »Just to address the title question directly:
"Is fruit in the afternoon bad?"
It depends on what you do with it.
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Nobody failed fat camp because they ate too many grapes. If anyone tells you fruit at a certain time is bad, beat them with a banana.11
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WinoGelato wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »
Meeting reasonable macro targets definitely helps with satiety. You don't know the rest of the OPs diet so to eat fruit inside of a macro target I feel is good advice.
I must have missed where OP said she was struggling with hunger and needed advice on satiety?
She is craving fruit. Therefore her diet has not given her satiety.
satiety - the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more
Maybe she is low on carbs which can cause cravings, maybe she is excess in carbs which can also cause cravings, maybe she is deficient in potassium which might cause cravings, we simply don't know. Therefore, I advised to stay within reasonable macro goals and I feel this is sound given we don't know the rest of her diet.
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WinoGelato wrote: »WinoGelato wrote: »
Meeting reasonable macro targets definitely helps with satiety. You don't know the rest of the OPs diet so to eat fruit inside of a macro target I feel is good advice.
I must have missed where OP said she was struggling with hunger and needed advice on satiety?
She is craving fruit. Therefore her diet has not given her satiety.
satiety - the state of being satisfactorily full and unable to take on more
Maybe she is low on carbs which can cause cravings, maybe she is excess in carbs which can also cause cravings, maybe she is deficient in potassium which might cause cravings, we simply don't know. Therefore, I advised to stay within reasonable macro goals and I feel this is sound given we don't know the rest of her diet.
Maybe she's craving fruit because fruit tastes good? Just throwing that out there. Not every craving means a mineral/vitamin deficiency.20 -
I have an apple every day on my long commute home instead of a bag of chips and a candy bar. Neither are bad but apple is better.2
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