You've probably already heard that fruit contains a lot of sugar. And if you add to that the fact that sugar is generally not healthy, it's natural to wonder how fruit sugar affects us. There are even diets that strictly limit the consumption of fruit or do not allow it at all, so should you still take into account how much fruit you eat?
According to the US Department of Agriculture guidelines, it is generally recommended that adult women consume one and a half to two cups of fruit per day, for a maximum of 14 cups per week. It seems that unfortunately you can also take in too much of the "good" foods like fruit...
"Sugar in fruit is something you should consider when planning your diet," Dr. Julie Upton, founder of Appetite for Health, tells Women's Health.
One apple has about 19 grams of sugar, which is not negligible, she says. But fruit is also rich in fiber, which will slow down digestion and thus the absorption of sugar, so that when we eat fruit, there is no sudden spike in blood sugar, which is certain when we eat chocolate.
In addition, processed sugars are harmful to our health, not those naturally found in fruit or milk, for example.
But fruit in large quantities can cause bloating and gas in people who have difficulty digesting fructose.
However, you definitely shouldn't worry about gaining weight from fruit. Although excessive fruit intake may add a few calories to the total, it is unlikely to affect your weight.
"In more than 15 years of working with clients, I have yet to meet someone who gained weight from fruit," says Dr. Upton.
"As part of a balanced diet, fruit is healthy and brings many benefits, reducing the risks of certain types of cancer, cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes," she adds, reports Mondo.
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