FRUIT HELP!

Backwards calories are a myth. It was proven on several shows including one on the food network. There are 70 cals in a cup of pineapple. Celery was the most commonly thought food to be backwards because there is 10calories per stalk. However even that was proven false to the backwards theory. I believe they showed it took 8 calories to eat it and it was 10 calories total leaving you with 2 calories. On general most fruits are good for you and don't be overly concerned with the sugar. It is good to balance your fruit and vegetables though. Mango is probably my favorite but hard to find good mango in the states after eating it fresh from the tree in Kenya

It means that pineapple is so low in calories that your body burns more digesting it than what's in the actual food.
They're called backwards calories, negative calories, etc.

Hmmmm, but pineapple is high in sugars (albeit natural) :huh:

me confused :ohwell:

I didn't think it was true, I was just explaining the backwards calories.
I know that celery is a negative food...


But you can't really consider it a negative food, because your 2000 maintenance calories INCLUDE digesting your food, talking, etc.
So I would still log it.

I like all fruits too....but a friend of mine shared how she freezes grapes! They make wonderful little icey snacks that way! :flowerforyou:

Every diet that I have been on says do not eat bananas......So, I would say if you are trying to lose weight dont eat bananas. The highest sugar fruit is watermelon. Apples are the #1 fruit for all over healthy and I just heard that apples help with bad breath (if that is anyones concern).
You need to be careful with the portions if you are trying to lose weight.
angl:bigsmile:

why does it say not to eat bananas they are so damn good for you

"Bananas are the fruit of happiness and many make it their favorite fruit. Bananas are competing with apples and oranges for the title of the most eaten fruit worldwide. Even if it is rich in vitamins and minerals many avoid eating bananas because of its high caloric value.

Bananas are good for weight loss even if they have many calories. A 100 grams of banana has 100 calories. One calorie per gram. But it can help you lose weight. Being very dens eating a banana will help you get rid of the sensation of hunger fast. A banana is a fabulous healthy snack.

When buying bananas watch their colors before making the buying decision. Yellow or greenish bananas are not good to be eaten because they contain a form of starch that cannot be digested that easily. Bananas are good to be eaten when they have a few brown spots. Bananas that have brown spots are richer in vitamins and minerals.


Bananas are energy bombs. A banana contains 20% carbohydrates and lots of vitamin B, C and E. Bananas are also full of calcium and magnesium. A fabulous healthy cocktail.

Bananas help the sugar assimilation process and neutralize the effects of noxious acids that disturb your digestion. Bananas also contain serotonin, which is also known as the happiness substance. Because of the serotonin it contains bananas are a great antidepressant food.

Bananas are healthy and good regardless of your age. And the best part is that bananas come already wrapped in their own natural package that makes them clean and good to eat anywhere. Bananas are a great healthy snack between the meals. You should especially eat a banana if you are having a stressful day and you don’t really have time to eat something. Just pack a banana to work and you will be all set."
http://www.shedyourweight.com/banana_nutrition_the_health_benefits_of_bananas.html

Bananas consist mainly of sugars (glucose, fructose and sucrose) and fiber, which makes them ideal for an immediate and slightly prolonged source of energy

Reducing Depression
Bananas contain tryptophan, an aminoacid that can be converted to serotonin, leading to improved mood
Anemia
Bananas are relatively high in iron, which helps the body's hemoglobin function
Constipation and Diarrhea
Due to their content in fiber, they help restore a normal bowel function. In addition, diarrhea usually depletes your body of important electrolytes (of which the most important is potassium, contained in high amounts in bananas). They also contain pectin, a soluble fiber (hydrocolloid) that can help normalize movement through the digestive tract.
Eyesight Protection
Research published in the Archives of Ophthalmology has proven that adults consuming at least 3 servings of fruit per day have a reduced risk (by 36%) of developing age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the primary cause of vision loss in older adults, compared to persons who consume less than 1.5 servings of fruit daily.
Healthy Bones
Bananas are an exceptionally rich source of fructooligosaccharide, a compound that nourishes probiotic (friendly) bacteria in the colon. These beneficial bacteria produce enzymes that increase our digestive ability and protect us from unhealthy bacteria infections. Thanks to fructooligosaccharides, probiotic bacteria can increase both in number and functionality, increasing our body's ability to absorb calcium.
In addition, green bananas contain indigestible short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that are very nutrient to the cells that make up the mucosa of the stomach. These cells, when healthy, absorb calcium much more efficiently
Healthy Kidney
About 190,000 cases of kidney cancer are diagnosed each year.
Research published in the International Journal of Cancer has shown that daily consumption of whole fruits and vegetables, especially bananas, is highly protective to kidney health. The results show that, over a long timeframe (13.4 years), women eating more than 2.5 servings of fruits and vegetable per day cut their risk of kidney cancer by 40%. Among the fruits, bananas were especially protective. Women eating bananas four to six times a week halved their risk of developing the disease compared to those who did not eat this fruit. The conclusion of the study is that frequent consumption of fruits and vegetables, especially bananas, cabbage and root vegetables, may reduce risk of kidney cancer. This is because bananas and many root vegetables contain especially high amounts of antioxidant phenolic compounds, while cabbage is rich in sulfur, necessary for effective detoxification of potential carcinogens.
Blood Pressure
Bananas are extremely high in potassium (about 4673mg), yet very low in sodium (1mg), thus having a perfect ratio for preventing high blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Heartburn
Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness
Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood-sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Smoking
Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. They contain vitamins B6 and B12 they contain, as well as potassium and magnesium: these substances help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Ulcers
This is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicle cases. It also helps reduce acidity and reduces irritation. Bananas stimulate the cells on the internal stomach lining to produce a thicker mucus (which protects against acid). Additionally, bananas contain protease inhibitors that help eliminate bacteria in the stomach that have been pinpointed as a primary cause of ulcers.
Nerves
Bananas are high in B vitamins that have been shows to improve nerve function
Mosquito Bites
Many people report that rubbing the inside of a banana peel on a mosquito bite is very effective in reducing itching and swelling
Stress Relief
Bananas are high in potassium, which helps normalize the hearthbeat and regulate the body's water balance. During periods of high stress, our body's potassium levels tend to be rapidly depleted: eating bananas is a healthy way to rebalance them without using drugs
Stroke Risk
According to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can reduce the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%"

http://bananasweb.com/bananas/Health+Benefits+of+Bananas

Every diet that I have been on says do not eat bananas......So, I would say if you are trying to lose weight dont eat bananas. The highest sugar fruit is watermelon. Apples are the #1 fruit for all over healthy and I just heard that apples help with bad breath (if that is anyones concern).
You need to be careful with the portions if you are trying to lose weight.
angl:bigsmile:

why does it say not to eat bananas they are so damn good for you

"Bananas are the fruit of happiness and many make it their favorite fruit. Bananas are competing with apples and oranges for the title of the most eaten fruit worldwide. Even if it is rich in vitamins and minerals many avoid eating bananas because of its high caloric value.

Bananas are good for weight loss even if they have many calories. A 100 grams of banana has 100 calories. One calorie per gram. But it can help you lose weight. Being very dens eating a banana will help you get rid of the sensation of hunger fast. A banana is a fabulous healthy snack.

When buying bananas watch their colors before making the buying decision. Yellow or greenish bananas are not good to be eaten because they contain a form of starch that cannot be digested that easily. Bananas are good to be eaten when they have a few brown spots. Bananas that have brown spots are richer in vitamins and minerals.


Bananas are energy bombs. A banana contains 20% carbohydrates and lots of vitamin B, C and E. Bananas are also full of calcium and magnesium. A fabulous healthy cocktail.

Bananas help the sugar assimilation process and neutralize the effects of noxious acids that disturb your digestion. Bananas also contain serotonin, which is also known as the happiness substance. Because of the serotonin it contains bananas are a great antidepressant food.

Bananas are healthy and good regardless of your age. And the best part is that bananas come already wrapped in their own natural package that makes them clean and good to eat anywhere. Bananas are a great healthy snack between the meals. You should especially eat a banana if you are having a stressful day and you don’t really have time to eat something. Just pack a banana to work and you will be all set."
http://www.shedyourweight.com/banana_nutrition_the_health_benefits_of_bananas.html

Bananas consist mainly of sugars (glucose, fructose and sucrose) and fiber, which makes them ideal for an immediate and slightly prolonged source of energy

Reducing Depression
Bananas contain tryptophan, an aminoacid that can be converted to serotonin, leading to improved mood
Anemia
Bananas are relatively high in iron, which helps the body's hemoglobin function
Constipation and Diarrhea
Due to their content in fiber, they help restore a normal bowel function. In addition, diarrhea usually depletes your body of important electrolytes (of which the most important is potassium, contained in high amounts in bananas). They also contain pectin, a soluble fiber (hydrocolloid) that can help normalize movement through the digestive tract.
Eyesight Protection
Research published in the Archives of Ophthalmology has proven that adults consuming at least 3 servings of fruit per day have a reduced risk (by 36%) of developing age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), the primary cause of vision loss in older adults, compared to persons who consume less than 1.5 servings of fruit daily.
Healthy Bones
Bananas are an exceptionally rich source of fructooligosaccharide, a compound that nourishes probiotic (friendly) bacteria in the colon. These beneficial bacteria produce enzymes that increase our digestive ability and protect us from unhealthy bacteria infections. Thanks to fructooligosaccharides, probiotic bacteria can increase both in number and functionality, increasing our body's ability to absorb calcium.
In addition, green bananas contain indigestible short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that are very nutrient to the cells that make up the mucosa of the stomach. These cells, when healthy, absorb calcium much more efficiently
Healthy Kidney
About 190,000 cases of kidney cancer are diagnosed each year.
Research published in the International Journal of Cancer has shown that daily consumption of whole fruits and vegetables, especially bananas, is highly protective to kidney health. The results show that, over a long timeframe (13.4 years), women eating more than 2.5 servings of fruits and vegetable per day cut their risk of kidney cancer by 40%. Among the fruits, bananas were especially protective. Women eating bananas four to six times a week halved their risk of developing the disease compared to those who did not eat this fruit. The conclusion of the study is that frequent consumption of fruits and vegetables, especially bananas, cabbage and root vegetables, may reduce risk of kidney cancer. This is because bananas and many root vegetables contain especially high amounts of antioxidant phenolic compounds, while cabbage is rich in sulfur, necessary for effective detoxification of potential carcinogens.
Blood Pressure
Bananas are extremely high in potassium (about 4673mg), yet very low in sodium (1mg), thus having a perfect ratio for preventing high blood pressure. So much so, the US Food and Drug Administration has just allowed the banana industry to make official claims for the fruit's ability to reduce the risk of blood pressure and stroke.
Heartburn
Bananas have a natural antacid effect in the body, so if you suffer from heartburn, try eating a banana for soothing relief.
Morning Sickness
Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood-sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Smoking
Bananas can also help people trying to give up smoking. They contain vitamins B6 and B12 they contain, as well as potassium and magnesium: these substances help the body recover from the effects of nicotine withdrawal.
Ulcers
This is the only raw fruit that can be eaten without distress in over-chronicle cases. It also helps reduce acidity and reduces irritation. Bananas stimulate the cells on the internal stomach lining to produce a thicker mucus (which protects against acid). Additionally, bananas contain protease inhibitors that help eliminate bacteria in the stomach that have been pinpointed as a primary cause of ulcers.
Nerves
Bananas are high in B vitamins that have been shows to improve nerve function
Mosquito Bites
Many people report that rubbing the inside of a banana peel on a mosquito bite is very effective in reducing itching and swelling
Stress Relief
Bananas are high in potassium, which helps normalize the hearthbeat and regulate the body's water balance. During periods of high stress, our body's potassium levels tend to be rapidly depleted: eating bananas is a healthy way to rebalance them without using drugs
Stroke Risk
According to a study in The New England Journal of Medicine, eating bananas as part of a regular diet can reduce the risk of death by strokes by as much as 40%"

http://bananasweb.com/bananas/Health+Benefits+of+Bananas

just going out on a limb hun, but do u like bananaS?:laugh: :laugh: i used to eat a banana a day an apple a day and an orange a day,,,,ANY fruit is fine to eat...as long as its done with reason IMPO with that being said this is way off topic...but anything is ok for u when done in reason.....so maybe the best way to go is to eat a mix and match of fruits a day :bigsmile: eat a banana for morning snack... apple for the afternoon snack and an orange for a late night snack...

I just ate a peach and I could eat my weight in grapes! Don't know the sugar content on either, but I have been eating lots of fruit and I am still losing weight consistently. I'm kind of wondering what the big fuss is lately over too much sugar...I'm losing weight, an I'm not diabetic, so is it a big deal that I'm eating a bunch of natural (fruit) sugars?