Fruit

• Are pre packaged fruit cups with no added sugar as healthy as fresh fruit?

  I’m talking specifically about del monte fruit cups, but in general are fruit cups as healthy as fresh fruit if they don’t have added sugar?

• Do water fasting means abstaining from juices also? If that is so, then fruits also?

• Breaking fast with fruit causes acid reflux, what best primes the guts before eating fruit?

  I was loving my fruit salads in the late mornings, was on top of the world, then i was getting a weird lump sensation in my throat and took forever to find out it was acid reflux. Anyway, when i knew...

• Is 100% fruit Juice is equivalent to normal fruit consumption?

  Is blending of any fruit is equivalent to same raw fruit consumption interms of calory intake and nutritional content etc?

• dried fruit in sweet treats

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• pesticides in fruit and veggies

  2 questions. 1.how to remove all pesticides from fruit 2.does frozen fruit have chemicals/pesticides if so how to remove those as well

• Fruit, IF and weight loss

  Will fruit impact my weight loss while doing IF?

• What does an 80% fruits and vegetables, 20% meat (by calories) plate of food look like? Pictures?

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• Dried fruit? Good or bad.

  I can't stand dates. They taste like candy and have way too much sugar. Yet they are "natural". What do you think? I think it might be better to eat whole undried fruits, that seems healthier. Even if they have...

• Is it good or bad to eat fruit at the end of a meal?

  I follow an OMAD diet. The only way to eat fruit for me is at the end of my only meal. Is it good or bad to eat fruit at the end of a big meal? Someone say it may...

• Do fruits deplete Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin C and Vitamin D? (because of Fructose?)

  So I recently learned that eating a lot of refined sugar (fructose in particular) depletes your reserves of certain vitamins and minerals (i.e Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin C and vitamin D). Yet fruits are very high in fructose, so now i'm...

• Any good books or podcasts about fruit?

  I'm interested in the benefits of eating fruit and would love to know of any good resources on it. I can't get over how much my toddler LOVES fruit.

• How Much Sugar Do you have in a day? (Including from Fruit)

  Just very curious about approximately how much sugar people are consuming in a day - from all sources, including sugar. Thank you!

• Best pure monk fruit sweeteners with no erythritol?

  The title says it all, haha. I’ve been looking high and low for a good monk fruit sweetener, which I know will be expensive but I hate erythritol 😩 any brands you recommend?

• Are frozen fruits as healthy as fresh fruits?

  Are frozen fruits as healthy as fresh fruits? I like to buy frozen because you get more for your money, but questioning whether the nutritional value is altered at all by freezing.

• Chew vs Swallow Fruit for Sensitive Teeth

  I'm wondering if it would be too hard on my stomach/digestive system if I just mashed a kiwi with a fork/spoon and swallowed the semi-mushy pulp and seeds without chewing the kiwi, because I have sensitive teeth and the kiwi...

• Is dried fruit as healthy as fruit?

  Do they have the same nutrients? Or is dried fruit less nutritious? It also has a higher glycemic index?

• You can replace fruit with dark chocolate. Prove me wrong. (Protip: you can't)

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• Will 1 cal fruit tea break a fast?

  Hi guys, this question might sound silly but you never know these days so I'm just double-checking. I'm doing a 16:8 and I like to drink tea in the morning but I'm not sure if this fruit tea that seems...

• How much fruit can i take a day before it's too much

  I had about 48g of fructose in fruit today.. i this is too much I'm sorry

• Canned fruit- is it worth the calories?

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• Breaking fast with a cup of fruit?

  Hi everyone! F, 23 16:8 I am trying to space out my snacks/meals to allow myself to achieve a caloric deficit more efficiently, as I struggle with over eating. I usually break my fast at noon and eat until 8 pm....

• Would soaking chia seeds in fruit juice effect how we process the high sugar content

  Sorry if this is a dumb question. I know that drinks like apple juice are considered unhealthy because of the high sugar content with no fiber, but what if you were to soak chia seeds in 100% apple juice? You...

• Fruits and Ketogenic diet.

  During a well maintained nutritional ketosis, how much of a negative impact fruits/fructose cause to the body? Obviously body gets kicked out of ketosis immediately, but what is the process and is there any damage to lean muscle tissue while...

• Can someone give macros for Coles fruit and meat diet?

  Not for weight loss. For the average male who trains regularly. Fasting when I feel like it. ​ Cheers.

• What’s the best fruit for snacking?

  You can only pick one category of fruits - so you can’t say “apples and pears”, but you can say berries. Or just apples. Sometimes I feel like snacking on something, but I’d like it to be nutritious as well.

• Can I eat fruits during IF without ruining the fast?

• Being sugar conscious about packaged fruit juices.

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• Fruits vs. fruits juice. which has good amount of nutrition?

  In the last few days, I came across several posts saying that fruit juices are full of sugar; hence, you should not drink fruits; Instead, eat fruit. I like juice, But I got confused. Hoping for a satisfactory report.

• Are fruits and veggies the same nutrition wise?

  I know they are different parts of a plant. But for example, I have no veggies at home today but I have some avocados, manderins and banana and will eat that plus some meat. Or do I need some actual...

• Is there any official charts or statistics about amount of fructose in fruits and berries?

  Hello guys, I try to find any approved calculators, charts anything related to fructose amount in different fruits and berries. There are a lot of resources around, but information seems different in each of one.

• Does freezing whole fruit decrease nutritive value of insoluble fiber?

  Frozen vs fresh

• what are the benefits of buying in season fruit and veggies

  I understand the benefits of local veggies and fruit. And in season also makes sense, but I've also heard that growing in greenhouses works just as well. But could you technically not grow almost anything in a greenhouse and at...

• Does fruit teas like Celestial Seasonings break a fast?

  Hi! I'm new to intermittent fasting and I've been drinking Celestial Seasonings True Blueberry during my fasting hours to curb my cravings. However, I just read somewhere that fruit teas like these still contain ingredients that raises your insulin level...

• Boost Your Gut Health: 7 Fruits & Veggies to keep Unpeeled.

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• Pros and Cons of eating dried fruits

  Hello! I have a question regarding dried fruits. What are the advantages and disadvantages of eating dried fruits? In case there are some specific dried fruits that are even recoomended to consume, let me know. Thank you.

• Would natural sugars in fruit cause the same ‘crashing’ effect that processed sugars cause?

  Sorry if it’s already been asked before.

• Does freezing fruit change the natural sugar to a processed/free sugar?

  Hello sub! So I understand that sugar/fructose is not great for the body. However, from what I had read, it's ok in fresh fruit due to the fiber. However, when it's in the form of fruit juices, or dried fruit,...

• Is it ok to spread your fruit and vegetable intake throughout the week?

  So if the recommended is 5x veg 2x fruit. Can I for example do 10x veg and 4x fruit on one day and none on another?

• Monk Fruit Sweetener

  I hadn’t heard of using monk fruit sweetener as a sugar substitute until my sister mentioned she uses it. What are the benefits of using that over anything else? What are your opinions?

• Are there pesticides inside fruits and vegetables from Walmart

  Hello I am wondering if i need to wash the inside of the fruit as well as the outside i heard the pesticides that some farmers use gets into the soil and grows inside the fruit so i am wondering...

• What are your opinions on Fruit Juices?

  My mom keeps on buying these ocean spray Cran-Apple juices because according to her, they’re healthy, which I highly doubt of course. It says 43% sugar (plus the added ones) and 100% vitamin C, which kind of has me sold...

• Are fruits good or bad to break 72h fasting?

  Fruits are almost completely absent in everything I read or watch about breaking fasting. They aren’t mentioned even in the DON’Ts Are there any fruits that are good for breaking a 72h fasting? Papaya? Melons? Banana?

• How much Veggies and Fruits are to much?

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• Fruit or Spice, yet to be researched upon

  So my sister is a Human Nutrition Major, she is looking for a fruit or Spice that has little or no research done upon it. (it is for an assignment, not a full research project) We could go with an...

• Is fruit ok if you're trying to go sugar free?

  Along with my fast I'm also trying to break my sugar addiction habit. I've cut out candy and dessert but have a box of tangerines at home. Is it ok to have 1 or 2 during my window?

• Fruit’s sugar content- does it go up as it ripens? Or does it just taste sweeter

  I had an overly-ripe persimmon today and holy crap that was the sweetest piece of fruit I’ve ever eaten. This got me thinking- what exactly happens when a fruit ripens? And does a very ripe piece of fruit contain more...

• Does anyone get fruit cravings after 3 days into the dry fast?

  And any good ways to deal if anyone knows?

• What are some sweet nutritious foods that aren't fruits?

  The only things I can think of are dark chocolate and honey.

• Fruit & Nuts/Seeds

  The information online seems very mixed and widely-inaccurate so I wanted to get the opinions of people in the nutrition community.. Fruit seems to be very healthy but can potentially become unhealthy when consumed in excess due to all the sugar....

• Are frozen fruits as good as their fresh counterpart?

  I would like to know if the frozen fruits have the same nutritional value as the regular kind

• Eating some fruit on fasting days?

  Some days I just don't feel hungry so I should just fast on that day. I'm trying to lose weight anyway so I do this one day per week. Even if I feel full it does make me feel a...

• Scooby-Doo Fruit Snacks have 5 grams of fiber

  So my mom works at a school in the cafeteria and recently brought home some scooby-doo fruit snacks. I loved these as a kid and now that I am older and know more about nutrition and how to reading food...

• Opening my fast with a Fruit blend, is it alright?

  Hi guys, been doing IF (16:8) for about 3 weeks, shed off some weight but still have lots more to go. The issue is I really love eating ice cream and at the bare minimum need it about once every...

• Fruit juce for athletes

  No fiber and basically pure sugar is how people around here (myself included) view fruit juices. According to Stan efferding a mixture of fructose, dextrose and salt is the optimal post workout shake, because these...

• Is artificial selection, to make fruits sweeter and with less fibers making them "less nutritious"?

  Seedless grapes of the "victoria" variety and it's almost like a grape candy, it's so sweet. New Mango varieties had no fiber at all, extremely smooth and extremely sweet. What would be the impacts of a diet rich...

• Does it matter whether you get fiber from vegetables or fruit for longevety?

  I hate vegetables and am sensitive to nightshades. Only get carbs from dairy , white rice, and fruit. Now for the longevety studies on fiber does it matter where you get your fiber from as long as you get a...

• Oatmeal with dried fruits for breakfast, Healthy?

  Hi! I was wondering if this was a healthy mix, im planning on doing this for breakfast because i dont really like cooking. Is this actually healthier than buying some instant quaker oats? Thanks!

• Are darker fruits actually healthier for you?

  It’s something my Indian dad always says, but I sort of assumed it was BS. My dad also says that fruits should always be eaten before a meal instead of after.

• Are taking supplements the same as eating fruits and vegetables

  If you eat all of the vitamins/mineral/amino acids supplements and drink plenty of water; is that basically the same thing as eating fruits and vegetables? If you could eat all the nutrition in a fruit through supplements, then what’s the...

• Sugar in fruit doesn't count because of fibre?

  If sugar from fruit doesn't count towards sugar intake because of the fibre, how is it any different than drinking fruit juice mixed with psyllium husk or other fibre supplement?

• How much fruit daily is too much?

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• Is eating and drinking a fruit the same thing nutrition wise?

  I don't mean just drinking the juice of the fruit, I mean actually putting the whole thing in a blender with a little bit of water and drink the results

• Canned fruit yay or nay?

  Okay, so first of all, I’m aware that it’s still calories in calories out okay lol. I know if I don’t over consume it won’t pose much of a risk if any- BUT I’m curious if canned fruits in sugar...

• What are the MOST essential fruits and vegetables

  Hello! I am very curious about whether you can make a healthy diet with only a small variation of fruits/vegetables. If so, what would be the ones that you have to eat for the nutrients in order to stay as...

• 6th day of a 10 day dry fast. How should I refeed? Are fruits okay, and juice?

  I plan on taking a one-day break after the 10 days dry fast is over. I plan on drinking water (duh), orange juice and eating fruits. I will then start another 10-day dry fast. Starting weight: 215 LBS Current weight: 196.8...

• Fruit digestion vs fructose digestion

  We know that excess fructose can cause a bunch of negative effects on the body. Almost everywhere I look, studies are showing effects from high fructose sources like table sugar, HFCS, and fruit juices. If a healthy person who doesn't...

• Why are the health benefits of fruit not cancelled out by their high sugar content?

  I always read how sugar is the worst thing for you as it's the only thing that is not needed for daily body function. Salt is needed, so is fat. But not sugar.

• Are fruit flavoured teas allowed during fasting?

  Hey guys, I struggle a lot with fasting, as even though I enjoy a refreshing cold glass of water, my taste buds start craving flavour, even just during a 16:8 fast. Will green teas like this break a fast? I read...

• What happens if you eat vegetables and not fruit?

  Personally, i’m just not the biggest fan of most fruits. Am i missing out on much?

• Fruit, juice, fiber, and health

  Asking for advice considering the health of moderate amounts of fruit vs. fruit juice in a diet. Opinions about this seem to be all over the map and I can't figure out what's scientifically valid and what's not. The question...

• Downsides to fruit as your only carb source?

  Would there be any downsides to exclusively using fruit as your carb source? The rest of the diet would essentially just be meat and vegetables, no grains or roots/tubers.

• Does blending fruits and vegetables make them lose some nutrients?

  I’ve seen so many people arguing saying it does and others saying it doesn’t and I honestly don’t know what to believe anymore.

• How much fruit is too much?

  I was told that vegetables should be eaten more while fruits should be eaten less in order to have a better diet. Is this true?

• Will I still get the health benefit of fruit if I swallow it like pills?

  I absolutely hate fruit, the texture, the taste, the tartness and bitterness, the mushiness of bananas…eugh. If I chopped up fruit and just swallowed the pieces whole with water and no chewing, would I still receive the health benefits?

• 5 a day fruit only?

  Are there downsides to filling your 5 a day with fruit only and not eating vegetables?

• Is fruit unhealthy/bad for you?

  How is fruit which contains natural sugar any different than candy/artificial sugar? Does the body process it differently?

• how to remove pesticides from fruits and vegetables

  Hello I would like to learn how to remove all pesticides from my food as I do not trust that eating pesticides over a 20 or 30 year period is smart regardless of what the USDA or whoever says is...

• Organic Sugars in Fruit

  Why do people keep telling me that fruit is bad for you? This is clearly a logical fallacy. Who, in the history of man, has grown fat from just eating fruit? Lord Of The Flies is a good reminder that...

• Does this nuts and fruits diet come with a risk of nutritional deficiencies?

  I recently came across a diet/lifestyle based on nuts and fruits that does not involve any cooking [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C5jWoC_CXQ) (it's not in English). Here's my notes/summary: * Wake up at 4 am. * Do meditation and yoga. * Drink water twice before 10 am. *...

• Are the carbohydrates in fruit "bad" for you? What does a "high-carb" diet even mean?

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• Which five fruits do you include in your 5 a day and why?

  Which health benefits do you gain from your choices?

• Why is fruit considered good while sugar is considered bad?

  Fruit is good for you. Sugar is bad for you. Isn't this a contraddiction? Of course when we talk about sugar, we mean added sugar, but in the end sugar is still sugar. Then why fruit is considered healthy while sugar alone...

• What combination of fruit and veg (max. 5) gives broadest nutrition?

  In other words, what 5 fruits and/or vegetables eaten in a day or put into a smoothie provide the most, or greatest variety of, nutrients and minerals?

• Can you refill your deficiencies in one sitting of eating fruits and vegetables?

  I understand that for most people when you eat more fruits & vegetables your body doesn’t take in excess vitamins, but if you already have extremely little can you just eat a WHOLE lot and regain it in 1 day...

• Is sugar in fruit different from added sugar

  I’ve been told all my life that sugar in fruit is “healthy” but sugar in soda isn’t? Is there any real difference or are they basically the same thing?

• Are fruits and vegetables really that expensive?

  I often hear people say that one barrier to eating healthier is that fruits and vegetables are so expensive. I'm wondering specifically what they mean by this because I've always found produce to be generally cheap? Obviously buy fruits and...

• Healthy diet while travelling

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• Origins of breaking fasts with juice?

  I’ve read a few older books that advise breaking fasts with juice which seems contrary to avoiding the dangers of refeeding syndrome. Does anyone know where the origins of breaking fasts with juice or fruit came from?

• How many calories are in taro

  A bag of frozen taro says 67 cal per 100g 13.3G of carbs 0g of fat and 2.2g of protein which seems right but by googling taro seems to be over 110cal per 100g, I plan on eating this a...

• Question regarding added sugar

  Hi all! I have a question regarding sugar, as it’s something I am trying to cut down on as I know eating well while intermittent fasting is important. When I am trying to cut down on sugar, should I solely be...

• Should you est the apple peel

  So I have heard that you should eat the peel of a apple, because most of the vitamines are in the or right under the peel. Is that right? Or is this just something parents tell their kids so that they...

• Ideas for New Year

  hi! would love to hear people’s plans for the new years and how they’re meal planning, tracking, etc. I’m somewhat familiar with IF and curious about things to improve. TIYA!

• If orange juice is bad, would it be healthier to squeeze out all the juice before eating an orange?

  Just a random thought

• Fiber's Effect on Sugar Metabolization

  Hello r/nutrition! I have a question about fiber consumption as it relates to sugar metabolization. To protect the liver, does fiber need to be consumed simultaneously with the sucrose (e.g. fruit)? Is it just as beneficial to have a high fiber...

• What set of foods which are SUFFICIENT that have enough water-soluble vitamins

  The water-soluble vitamins (such as C and B-complex (hope that's all)) are **flushed out every day** and thus are not **stored**, which makes for me dieting harder. **What is the cheapest way to satisfy all these vitamins?**

• Are there foods that increase healthspan?

  Not lifespan, healthspan, i.e. the period of time that you are healthy and well.

• What do you guys recommend to break a 48hr dry fast?

  Just water ? Some fruits ?

• Boron Content in Cowpeas

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• Chest and muscle pains and nausea that intensified after refeeding (48 hour fast)

  Started refeed with fruit juice and a protein ball. Its been two hours and it wont go away. Its really intense and i cant lie down. Anyone experienced this? Do i need to eat something in particular?