Possibly a stupid question... low sugared fruit

ka3343
ka3343 Posts: 45
edited December 16 in Food and Nutrition
Hello all

Has anyone got any examples of low sugar fruits and veg? As I am trying to eat lots at the moment and my food diary sugar column is really high. Not sure if that is dangerous long term?

Thanks

xx
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  • Toddrific
    Toddrific Posts: 1,114 Member
    Err I thought strawberries were lower.

    Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries are lower in sugar.

    http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/whattoeat/a/whatfruit.htm
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    Berries, in general.

    Is there a [medical] reason why you are watching sugar, specifically?
  • chrystee
    chrystee Posts: 295 Member
    I had to completely cut out bananas.

    Berries are usually lower sugar, tropical fruits are higher (bananas, mango, pineapple).
  • tania2287
    tania2287 Posts: 236 Member
    I only watch the bad sugar not the good sugar that is in fruit..So l really don't care if l go over in the sugar because it is good sugar..
  • alliover
    alliover Posts: 32 Member
    Berries are generally lower in sugar than other fruits. I don't keep track of sugars in my diet because almost all of my sugar comes from natural sources. I'm more concerned about the carb content and grapes, apples and bananas are very high in carbs!!
  • alliover
    alliover Posts: 32 Member
    Oh.... and there's no such thing as a stupid question :)
  • amymrls
    amymrls Posts: 1,673 Member
    I don't know one person who has gotten fat from eating fruit.
  • snewsome7
    snewsome7 Posts: 189
    My nutritionist said stay away from bananas and grapes, but nothing about strawberries.

    Ones she suggested:
    grapefruit
    apple
    orange
    kiwi
    pear
    melon
    strawberries
    peach
    blueberries, rasberries and blackberries
  • Debbe2
    Debbe2 Posts: 2,071 Member
    Berries are lower
    Grapes are higher
    Bananas are higher still.

    All are still great foods with important health benefits. If sugar is an issue just be mindful of quantities.
  • ka3343
    ka3343 Posts: 45
    I have been eating alot of it though, as I am trying to cut out picking bad food, so gone onto eating a ridiculous amount of fruit....................
    Thanks everyone x
  • Sharonks
    Sharonks Posts: 884 Member
    I don't think you should be overly concerned about the sugars in fruit unless you are diabetic or are doing low carb. If you feel you are eating too much fruit try veggies. Even sweeter veggies like carrots aren't that full of sugar.

    I'm diabetic and have been really watching my carbs. I have to say that I have never really like celery. I have always eaten a lot of veggies but not celery. I didn't mind a little in some soup or something but that was never the thing I would eat on a veggie tray. Since I have to watch my carrot intake now I have learned to appreciate celery. I eat it with hummus or peanut butter or dip made with Greek yogurt. I figure if I can learn to like celery then most anyone can.
  • ka3343
    ka3343 Posts: 45
    I don't think you should be overly concerned about the sugars in fruit unless you are diabetic or are doing low carb. If you feel you are eating too much fruit try veggies. Even sweeter veggies like carrots aren't that full of sugar.

    I'm diabetic and have been really watching my carbs. I have to say that I have never really like celery. I have always eaten a lot of veggies but not celery. I didn't mind a little in some soup or something but that was never the thing I would eat on a veggie tray. Since I have to watch my carrot intake now I have learned to appreciate celery. I eat it with hummus or peanut butter or dip made with Greek yogurt. I figure if I can learn to like celery then most anyone can.

    Hello, thanks for responding
    I am trying to eat a low carb diet to my thyroid
    My work friend has quite bad diabetes, I have noticed she has eaten alot of carrots recently..... I like celery, but have weirdly gone off it as I have got older. xx
  • ka3343
    ka3343 Posts: 45
    Berries, in general.

    Is there a [medical] reason why you are watching sugar, specifically?

    Nah, I am just worried I am having too much?
  • ka3343
    ka3343 Posts: 45
    Berries are lower
    Grapes are higher
    Bananas are higher still.

    All are still great foods with important health benefits. If sugar is an issue just be mindful of quantities.

    Thanks, no issue with the banana, can't stand them lol x
  • SuffolkSally
    SuffolkSally Posts: 964 Member
    I know what you mean - I used to make smoothies with fresh fruit and yoghurt and I'd have squeezed fruit juices; healthy in theory but in fact surprisingly high in calories. Don't know what the right answer is but I've concentrated on upping veggies and now only have a few strawberries or grapes once in a while. I'll reintroduce fruit once a get to a maintenance stage
  • JoniBologna
    JoniBologna Posts: 653 Member
    I'm sorry but I think cutting bananas out of anyone's diet because of sugar is just silly. Bananas and all other fruits are great as long as they fit into your daily calorie target.
  • Sweetchaos66
    Sweetchaos66 Posts: 59 Member
    I don't think you should be overly concerned about the sugars in fruit unless you are diabetic or are doing low carb. If you feel you are eating too much fruit try veggies. Even sweeter veggies like carrots aren't that full of sugar.

    I'm diabetic and have been really watching my carbs. I have to say that I have never really like celery. I have always eaten a lot of veggies but not celery. I didn't mind a little in some soup or something but that was never the thing I would eat on a veggie tray. Since I have to watch my carrot intake now I have learned to appreciate celery. I eat it with hummus or peanut butter or dip made with Greek yogurt. I figure if I can learn to like celery then most anyone can.

    Hello, thanks for responding
    I am trying to eat a low carb diet to my thyroid
    My work friend has quite bad diabetes, I have noticed she has eaten alot of carrots recently..... I like celery, but have weirdly gone off it as I have got older. xx

    *** I went on a "carrot diet" it was actually weight watchers long ago and carrots were a free food. I ate at least a pound a carrots a day and my skin turned orange. It was so ugly and strange.
  • BrownEyedJerseyGirl
    BrownEyedJerseyGirl Posts: 97 Member
    http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/whattoeat/a/whatfruit.htm
  • juliekaiser1988
    juliekaiser1988 Posts: 604 Member
    Hello all

    Has anyone got any examples of low sugar fruits and veg? As I am trying to eat lots at the moment and my food diary sugar column is really high. Not sure if that is dangerous long term?

    Thanks

    xx

    I removed the sugar column from my page because I was always "over" and I do not eat sugar. Only fruit. Either up it, or delete it if you know you're not consuming B.S. sugar calories.
  • MasterZeddicus
    MasterZeddicus Posts: 35 Member
    My nutritionist said stay away from bananas and grapes, but nothing about strawberries.

    Ones she suggested:
    grapefruit
    apple
    orange
    kiwi
    pear
    melon
    strawberries
    peach
    blueberries, rasberries and blackberries

    For the record nutritionist is not a protected term, anyone here can call themselves a nutritionist. If I were you I would speak with a dietician. Anybody telling you to cut out fruits because of sugars doesn't understand anything, and is just looking at sugar content and thinking sugar is sugar. Sugar in fruits is not the same thing at all compared to eating processed sugars, nothing unhealthy about it.
  • pitbullmama
    pitbullmama Posts: 454 Member
    I don't think you should be overly concerned about the sugars in fruit unless you are diabetic or are doing low carb. If you feel you are eating too much fruit try veggies. Even sweeter veggies like carrots aren't that full of sugar.

    I'm diabetic and have been really watching my carbs. I have to say that I have never really like celery. I have always eaten a lot of veggies but not celery. I didn't mind a little in some soup or something but that was never the thing I would eat on a veggie tray. Since I have to watch my carrot intake now I have learned to appreciate celery. I eat it with hummus or peanut butter or dip made with Greek yogurt. I figure if I can learn to like celery then most anyone can.

    (shudders) Celery is the most vile vegatable on the planet. My hats off to you for learning to like it!
  • aye28yveni
    aye28yveni Posts: 3
    I've heard that bananas are high in natural sugar, so eating half would be fine. And that's for all fruit high in natural sugar.:smile:
  • vettle
    vettle Posts: 621 Member
    hmmm not sure but interesting if berries are lower in sugar - I love berries!

    Stick with fresh whole fruits and you'll be fine. Once they are put into juices they lose all that's good about them and then you get added sugars.
  • ahealthy4u
    ahealthy4u Posts: 442 Member
    On an average we are to eat 7 servings of fruits and vegetables, fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables are the best way to go. But you still need to eat them with in moderation just because they are good for you, doesn’t mean you need to engulf yourself in them.

    Banana’s are a good source for eating before working out, however they can also cause your feet to swell. Just eat with in moderation if you are not a diabetic or on the verge of becoming one I wouldn’t let it get you down too much. If you are extremely upset over it and think you need to cut them out completely I would suggest talking to a dietician some grocery stores offer free classes every so many weeks for people who have issues. You could call them or contact your doctor. Good luck to you!!!
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
    Berries, in general.

    Is there a [medical] reason why you are watching sugar, specifically?

    Nah, I am just worried I am having too much?

    Since sugars are the simplest forms of carbohydrates, I'd actually pay attention to that macronutrient. But that's just my opinion.
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
    most of the berries that are antioxidants (blueberries, blackberries)... ones i know that are HIGH, so avoid these (don't really avoid them - just monitor them if you're watching your sugar intake): strawberries, kiwi, bananas
  • Lyra89
    Lyra89 Posts: 674 Member
    People, stop being afraid of fruit!

    Fruit cannot make you fat, its all the other junk you eat with it. It is one of the most natural foods on Earth and is packed with benefits - vitimans, antioxidants, fibre, it even has a high protein percentage considering it is deemed a 'carb'.

    Type in FRUITARIAN or FREELEE into youtube, or check out 30bananasaday.com if you're afraid of getting fat from a few bananas :wink: Simply impossible. Cut out the processed sugars which have NO nutritional benefit.

    X
  • Bentley2718
    Bentley2718 Posts: 1,689 Member
    Oh.... and there's no such thing as a stupid question :)
    Oh yes there is. Although I wouldn't consider this to be one of them.


    That said, unless you have a specific health problem that requires monitoring sugar intake, I wouldn't worry too much about the sugar from fruit.
  • Leiki
    Leiki Posts: 526 Member
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  • ka3343
    ka3343 Posts: 45
    I'm sorry but I think cutting bananas out of anyone's diet because of sugar is just silly. Bananas and all other fruits are great as long as they fit into your daily calorie target.

    I have never had them in my diet because I don't like bananas lol
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