For those who have diabetes, moderating your fruit intake is especially important as it can cause a spike in your insulin levels – causing your condition to worsen. Even if you’re not a diabetic, a spike in insulin levels makes it more difficult for the body to burn fat. As a result, your liver processes the fructose and stores it so it can be used for energy later.
The moral of the story here is that fruit is as delicious as it is nutritious, but overdoing it can actually set you back if you’re trying to lose weight.
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According to the Dietary Guidelines For Americans 2010, aim for no more than one to two servings of fruit per day. Not only is this good for your waistline, but research shows there is reduced risk for stroke, heart attack and certain types of cancer.
Apples (65 calories per cup), watermelon (46 calories per cup), and cantaloupe (54 calories per cup) are lower in calories compared to pineapple (82 calories per cup) and pomegranate seeds (144 calories per cup) and dried fruits, including raisins (247 calories per ½ cup), cherries (266 calories per ½ cup), and apricots (191 calories per ½ cup).
Can Eating Too Much Fruit Make You Fat? was originally published on blackdoctor.org
