Hi all just wondering if all fruits are good for you. I'm assuming they are but I've assumed before and been wrong so which ones should I stay away from? I love pretty much all fruits. thanks
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They're all good for you, some just have more sugar than others - that's all.
Fruits have a lot of various nutrients, and some are especially rich in vitamin C (really most of them I guess), but they do a whole range of other good things for your body, so never avoid fruit.
As long as you follow the old rule of not eating them after 6pm, it should be cool.
Fruits have a lot of various nutrients, and some are especially rich in vitamin C (really most of them I guess), but they do a whole range of other good things for your body, so never avoid fruit.
As long as you follow the old rule of not eating them after 6pm, it should be cool.
lol who made that rule? the same person who made the rule not to eat carbs after 'dinner'?
Duno, fruit has a lot of sugar that's all, and after 6pm the metabolism is said to be not as effective, so more of it gets stored as fat. That's the theory I believe.
Lol, Well don't pay attention to it.
Makes no difference?
Right.....
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Agreed false statement. Eat for energy but don't be afraid to eat fruit.
The "simple sugars" in fruit are NOT the same as refined sugar (like the one used in cookies, and you sprinkle on cereal). There different molecularly. First Simple sugar will elevate blood sugar and insulin is released to stabilize the blood (this is both GOOD and bad), for example, you can eat fruit before a workout after a workout, before work, and THIS IS A GOOD time for the elevated blood sugar and insulin spike. YES eat FRUIT! BETTER yet, is slow releasing sugars (carbs are converted to sugars in the body--carbs get a bad name sometimes, but are a NECESSARY and BODILY REQUIRED THING, as you cant go carb depleted for very long without side effects), such as in oatmeal, fibers, wheat, BROWN rice, etc. This get slowly released into the body LESS of an insulin spike and more stable blood sugar levels, and assists with SUSTAINED energy levels and will assist in lessoning the food cravings for ones within a deficit.
I think stable blood sugar is a key thing, but really the law of calorie balance is THE essential element.
Mangos
Diet Nutrition
Mangos are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E and fiber. They also contain useful amounts of iron, nicotinic acid and potassium. Mangos are good for the immune system and help protect against cancer.
Calories in Mangos:
1 average fruit, flesh only = 130 calories
Yes, these are fine, a google search sometimes does wonders. When getting down to the last bit that is hanging on for dear life (like what I am going through), and its been there for YEARS or just stubborn because it is normally a stubborn area, changes need to be made...until you find the thing for YOU that works.
Though eating in itself........DOES elevate blood sugar, its not the same as with refined sugar or simple sugars. Losing that last bit, I would recommend NOT elevating your blood sugar before bed with Fruit, (im not saying not to eat before bed, I do and still do--but not fruit, I eat fruit during the day when I NEED ITS ENERGY) as your blood sugar wll rise (this is not metabolism, okay), and then drop, and the QUICK energy will not be used, and YES (and I would argue this), the carbs can be stored, EVEN in a deficit-------when were talking along these lines of the the last bit; however, its the deficit that really matters,,,,,,if you see what I am trying to say.
Mangos
Diet Nutrition
Mangos are rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E and fiber. They also contain useful amounts of iron, nicotinic acid and potassium. Mangos are good for the immune system and help protect against cancer.
Calories in Mangos:
1 average fruit, flesh only = 130 calories
Yes, these are fine, a google search sometimes does wonders. When getting down to the last bit that is hanging on for dear life (like what I am going through), and its been there for YEARS or just stubborn because it is normally a stubborn area, changes need to be made...until you find the thing for YOU that works.
Though eating in itself........DOES elevate blood sugar, its not the same as with refined sugar or simple sugars. Losing that last bit, I would recommend NOT elevating your blood sugar before bed with Fruit, (im not saying not to eat before bed, I do and still do--but not fruit, I eat fruit during the day when I NEED ITS ENERGY) as your blood sugar wll rise (this is not metabolism, okay), and then drop, and the QUICK energy will not be used, and YES (and I would argue this), the carbs can be stored, EVEN in a deficit-------when were talking along these lines of the the last bit; however, its the deficit that really matters,,,,,,if you see what I am trying to say.
Fructose, the dominate sugar in fruits, Does NOT elevate blood sugar levels to any large extent in comparison to that of say sucrose or dextrose. Fruit prior to a workout are not ideal if one is seeking a "sugar high" so to speak. Fruit before bed is fine. For the record the GI rating of a mango is low like most other fruits. While Fructose may be a simple sugar it and may be a monosaccharide. It does not act like the Typical monosaccharide in the blood stream.
Basically fructose does not follow the "Simple sugar = high blood sugar" rule of thumb. Its the exception one could say.
Secondly, carbs don't get converted to sugars. Carbs are sugars-IOW different name but same product. Simple carb = Simple Sugar-Complex carb = Complex sugar.
Basically fructose does not follow the "Simple sugar = high blood sugar" rule of thumb. Its the exception one could say.
Secondly, carbs don't get converted to sugars. Carbs are sugars-IOW different name but same product. Simple carb = Simple Sugar-Complex carb = Complex sugar.
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Maybe its a bad choice of wording I used, sorry.
Broken down, converted, whatever. Carbs provide necessary energy and are converted and/or broken down to a "form" of sugar in the blood, and are stored in certain organs in the body.
However, the complex carbs are a bit different in its makeup, and is partially the reason, it gets slower released into the blood, etc.
In any event, more to the topic (yes, Im working on this folks!), Fruits are good to eat, and I recommend a good ratio contrast in the diet, rather than fruit drinks.
Broken down, converted, whatever. Carbs provide necessary energy and are converted and/or broken down to a "form" of sugar in the blood, and are stored in certain organs in the body.
However, the complex carbs are a bit different in its makeup, and is partially the reason, it gets slower released into the blood, etc.
In any event, more to the topic (yes, Im working on this folks!), Fruits are good to eat, and I recommend a good ratio contrast in the diet, rather than fruit drinks.
has anyone ever heard of hacie' (aws eye ee)? i think its a brizillina fruit or something richest in antioxidants. anyone know more about this?
Never heard of it. You sure you have it spelled right?