too much fruit?

[Guest TrishE]

Just a quick question, I've been substituting snacks with fruit. I eat a lot of fruit. Any time I want to snack, which is frequently because of medicine induced appetite, I grab a couple oranges or a bunch of grapes. I love it but Im wondering if im eating too much. I was hoping it was something I wouldnt have to worry about, you know like calories and what not, but now Im not sure. I try to balance with veggies and grains and protein but fruit is definitely the majority of what I eat. 

[KellyAnn]

Hi TrishE,

 

I always go with this, have you ever ever seen anyone get fat from eating grapes, bananas, etc???  No, they get fat from cheeseburgers, fries, etc.   Of course, fruit does have some carbs though, so if you are watching carbs then I would limit some.   I therefore, do not eat a lot of bananas, grapes, carrots, and watermelon.  Only those in moderation.    Fruit is healthy healthy.  I have a thin friend and she eats fruit nonstop. soooo, that will tell you something.

 

I tend to eat green apples, strawberries, berries, blueberries all the time.

 

Hope this helps you.  Eating fruit is better than that Doritoooooo!  lol  hmm, now that sounds good!  ha

[Guest TrishE]

Thank you Kellyann

[KellyAnn]

You BETCHA!

[Azatol]

There's a significant amount of sugar in fruit but it's also very healthy for you. If you are actively trying to lose weight, you may want to keep it light especially bananas however it's rather unlikely yopu will gain weight from it. I eat 1-2 apples a day.