Can you eat too much fruit n Veg?

bellaburch85
bellaburch85 Posts: 55
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
Hi,
Just wondering if anyone has any views on Fruit and Veg eating!
Is eating too much Fruit and Veg per day bad for you.
For example:
200g Strawberries
100g Blueberries
200g Grapes
125g Raspberries
Small Apple
Large Banana
Small Kiwi

In one day???

Thanks... just wondered what some people thoght about this?

Replies

  • uxbridgeheli
    uxbridgeheli Posts: 70
    Veg (IMO) is much better than fruit.
    Fruit contains a lot of sugar and needs to be taken into account.
    Veg and salad you can eat a lot of but again they do contain calories.
    Everything in moderation.
    H x
  • mayerel
    mayerel Posts: 254 Member
    Plug it into your food diary and see how many calories it is. Does it fit into your daily calorie intake? Then you're fine.
  • bellaburch85
    bellaburch85 Posts: 55
    Everything in moderation.
    H x

    Everything in Moderation - even good heathly foods?

    What heathly things do you snack on?
  • bellaburch85
    bellaburch85 Posts: 55
    Plug it into your food diary and see how many calories it is. Does it fit into your daily calorie intake? Then you're fine.

    Yes its all fine.... with my food diary but just wondered if too much of one thing is no good? Lol
  • MtnKat
    MtnKat Posts: 714
    I think that's a lot of sugar in one day...even if it's natural sugar your body is still breaking down simple sugars.

    I try to eat more raw veggies during the day though I do eat fruit too.

    I have heard of people who only eat fruit....called fruitarianism. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fruitarianism

    I'm not sure how healthy that is or if it works but some people believe in it. I personally believe that my diet should be varied so I could not live like that.

    I think it's great that you are eating a bunch of fruit...however it almost seems like you're trying to satisfy a sweet craving (I mean no offense just giving you feedback). What about adding a few veggies in there too?
  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
    Too much of anything is not good. Everything in balance is my moto.:drinker:
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    better than junk, but still a lot of sugar. Does this leave you enough calories to get in the amount of fat and protein you need? If so, it should be fine, provided you don't have diabetes.

    You title said fruit and veg, but there are no veggies on your list. Of fruit and veggies the majority should come from the veggies side.
  • jenniejengin
    jenniejengin Posts: 784 Member
    bump
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    If it prevents you from getting the fat and protein you need, then it's bad. Otherwise, doesn't matter.
  • bellaburch85
    bellaburch85 Posts: 55
    better than junk, but still a lot of sugar. Does this leave you enough calories to get in the amount of fat and protein you need? If so, it should be fine, provided you don't have diabetes.

    You title said fruit and veg, but there are no veggies on your list. Of fruit and veggies the majority should come from the veggies side.

    Ive just made List public! Let me knwo what you think - Dinner is way off today but im going to a friends for dinner and she is NOT on a diet!
    I know i was just wondering about the veg! This dieting and being is hard work!
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    I see you are over quite a bit on carbs and sometimes under on protein. The MFP protein limit is already quite low and carbs quite high. If you don't want to change the setting you should use the protein as a minimum and the cabs as a maximum, the fat is pretty good on MFP so aim for +/- a few grams of the target.
  • Awkward30
    Awkward30 Posts: 1,927 Member
    better than junk, but still a lot of sugar. Does this leave you enough calories to get in the amount of fat and protein you need? If so, it should be fine, provided you don't have diabetes.

    You title said fruit and veg, but there are no veggies on your list. Of fruit and veggies the majority should come from the veggies side.

    Ive just made List public! Let me knwo what you think - Dinner is way off today but im going to a friends for dinner and she is NOT on a diet!
    I know i was just wondering about the veg! This dieting and being is hard work!

    Maybe make small changes so it doesn't feel like work. I did most of my weight loss going by calories alone... whatever I wanted, as long as it fit my calories. Then I found that certain patterns of eating help me feel more satiated while maintaining caloric intake, so I started eating more of those foods (protein, fiber, veg). Now I'm trying out a stricter approach (LeanGains) that dictates macronutrients, calories, and I have a time window to eat my food.

    I just think if you dive in and make it hard work, you might burn yourself out!
  • bellaburch85
    bellaburch85 Posts: 55
    What should i change? In my breakfast and lunches?

    Can really change my dinners much as my hubsand isnt on a diet (doesnt need to be) and that would mean make to different meals. Whioch would workout too much ££££ lol.

    Thank you for everyone help! x
  • MustBeTheRows
    MustBeTheRows Posts: 377 Member
    Yes, excess calories no matter what they're from will make you gain.
  • finchase
    finchase Posts: 174
    Perhaps try adding some foods that are high in protein to your diet, such as nuts. One ounce of almonds (approximately 24 nuts) is only about 170 calories and has a lot of protein. Also, I've heard that if you combine eating the nuts with drinking 8 ounces of water, it wil make you feel fuller for quite awhile. Hmm, maybe I should try that part since my appetite seems to have increased recently...
  • bellaburch85
    bellaburch85 Posts: 55
    I just think if you dive in and make it hard work, you might burn yourself out!

    Thats what i was worried about!! I dont want to burn myself out at all! i want to be heathly, get fit and reach my goal! Im not wanting much am i! lol
  • bellaburch85
    bellaburch85 Posts: 55
    Yes, excess calories no matter what they're from will make you gain.

    I havent gain any weight in 4 weeks! Ive lost every week!
  • Pedal_Pusher
    Pedal_Pusher Posts: 1,166 Member
    Hi,
    Just wondering if anyone has any views on Fruit and Veg eating!
    Is eating too much Fruit and Veg per day bad for you.
    For example:
    200g Strawberries
    100g Blueberries
    200g Grapes
    125g Raspberries
    Small Apple
    Large Banana
    Small Kiwi

    In one day???

    Thanks... just wondered what some people thoght about this?

    Does it work for you?
  • Koshkaxo
    Koshkaxo Posts: 332 Member
    What should i change? In my breakfast and lunches?

    Can really change my dinners much as my hubsand isnt on a diet (doesnt need to be) and that would mean make to different meals. Whioch would workout too much ££££ lol.

    Thank you for everyone help! x

    You shouldnt think of it as being on a diet, it IS your diet and a change of lifestyle. Would he mind eating a healthier supper? He doesnt need to be on a diet to improve eating habits. Healthy meals are just as if not more tastier! :smile:
  • Rolande55
    Rolande55 Posts: 52 Member
    Considering the alternatives like Bic Macs I'd say hell no! It's all good and much better for you as long as you stay within your calorie goals.
  • julieagburton
    julieagburton Posts: 13 Member
    watch your fiber- too much fiber can cause constipation and be very painful!
    When I started weight watchers I was snacking on only fruits and veggies because they were free points and i love them, we had a meeting on too much fiber, and i was shocked, i didnt believe it so I continued with what i was doing, afterall i was loosing.. well i found out the hard way! it can be very painful so watch your fiber intake!!
  • rawfull
    rawfull Posts: 178
    No. Eat as much fruit and vegetables as you want. I'm now a raw vegan, and eat a lot more fruit and vegetables than you do, and since changing my diet 2 weeks ago I've lot 18 pounds. I also eat small amounts of nuts and seeds. 80/10/10 is the way...
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucHEVNX2c9o
  • MinnieInMaine
    MinnieInMaine Posts: 6,400 Member
    I don't think there's anything wrong with it either as long as you're eating healthy foods and are still within your calorie limits.

    I'd like to also comment on your dinner with hubby though.. My hubs isn't on a diet either but I've still made some small changes in our meals together. In fact, I'm not a fan of veggies but this is where I always make sure there are two servings of veggies every night - whether it's a side of green beans/broccoli or lots of chopped up peppers and such in a spaghetti sauce. I know what it's like trying to change a fussy eater though so if he really won't go along, at least make sure you're getting a veg in with dinner and maybe he'll change his mind and follow your lead. Shouldn't add much on to your grocery bill to buy a few servings of veg for yourself...
  • bellaburch85
    bellaburch85 Posts: 55
    watch your fiber- too much fiber can cause constipation and be very painful!
    When I started weight watchers I was snacking on only fruits and veggies because they were free points and i love them, we had a meeting on too much fiber, and i was shocked, i didnt believe it so I continued with what i was doing, afterall i was loosing.. well i found out the hard way! it can be very painful so watch your fiber intake!!
    Oh really - O i dont want that.... whats your fiber goal? There is always something new to learn with this new lifestyle!
  • erickirb
    erickirb Posts: 12,294 Member
    No. Eat as much fruit and vegetables as you want. I'm now a raw vegan, and eat a lot more fruit and vegetables than you do, and since changing my diet 2 weeks ago I've lot 18 pounds. I also eat small amounts of nuts and seeds. 80/10/10 is the way...
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucHEVNX2c9o

    Is that 80% cabs, 10% fat, 10% protein. If so, you need 20-30% fat for healthy digestive system, hair, nails etc. and protein at 10% may be fine if you are sedentary, but if you do any physical activity at all you will need more, much more to avoid losing lean muscle mass. preferably 25-30% fat and 25%+ protein the remainder of your cals can come from carbs, or more fat and protein if you wish.
  • ishtar13
    ishtar13 Posts: 528 Member


    What heathly things do you snack on?

    My favorite is carrots and cucumbers with a little hummus.

    Or you can take that apple and pair it with some (natural - no sugar added) peanut butter.

    That much fruit would seem to be a LOT of sugar. Calories count, but so do macros. Do you stay under your carbs as well as calories?

    Also, that much fruit? I'd be, um, in the bathroom a lot with that much fruit.
  • ishtar13
    ishtar13 Posts: 528 Member
    oh! or Greek yogurt with the berries.
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Too much fruit and veg is when you eat so much that you don't get enough protein or fat. As long as you are meeting your fat and protein goals and staying within your calorie limits, then I don't believe there is such a thing as too much fruit or vegetables.
  • uxbridgeheli
    uxbridgeheli Posts: 70
    Everything in moderation.
    H x

    Everything in Moderation - even good heathly foods?

    What heathly things do you snack on?

    I try not to snack too much - today I had a banan and some raw nuts, I like seeds too, pumkin or sunflower seeds. I also don't mind the odd packet of crisps, as long as they are low in cals and fat. Raw veg too. But I do eat fruit as well just not too much of it. H x
  • isazzzz
    isazzzz Posts: 95
    Veg is fine but fruits must be taken in moderation. My grandma got diabetes because she ate too much fruits!
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