I have known a lot of people who were very surprised to find out about the negative side of eating fruit in regards to weight loss. Fruit contains simple sugar. Also, people are amazed when they find out how much of the simple sugar they are ingesting when eating a piece of fruit.
Please don’t get me wrong though, eating fruit on a daily basis is healthy. Actually they are very healthy, because they are high in micronutrients, vitamins and minerals. They are full of antioxidants and phytochemicals which have been said to help prevent some diseases. They have fiber and contain a good amount of water. They give us energy and a good blood sugar spike. But like most things, there is a downside. Your fat release can be interrupted by the simple sugars the fruit contains. What is that mean? If your goal is to lose weight or to reveal your six pack abs, eating fruits by itself can prevent you from achieving your fitness and weight loss goals.
People may think that fruit is made up of only natural sugar also known as fructose, so it’s a great food for them to eat while dieting. What those people don’t realize is that the sugar found in soda, juice and in those little sugar packets that you add to your morning coffee is also “natural” sugar. Sugar comes from sugar cane which is a combination of natural minerals, vitamins, water, fiber and vitamins. If your goal is to lose fat and reveal your six pack abs, then it would be a smart idea to limit your fruit intake.
If you are like me and you love fruit but you still want to lose body fat, then I suggest that you start consuming fruits along with food that are high in protein which will slow down the release of the sugar in your body. Or if that doesn’t work for you, try mixing your favorite fruit with some low fat cottage cheese or fat-free yogurt to get the protein to aid the sugar release. Just keep in mind that you are much better off if you don’t consume fruit by itself. Let fruit give you all its benefits without having to worry about the sugar.
Like fruit, vegetables are extremely high in those micronutrients mentioned above. I want people to make better choices in regards to weight loss and nutrition. I want to put you in the right path to achieve your fat loss goals. A healthy meal should consist of 3 main things.
So the next time that you are eating only fruits for lunch, remember that it can only prevent you from achieving your six pack abs or your weight loss goals.
Arnel Ricafranca is a six pack abs expert, fitness boot camp coach, author, and a motivational speaker. He has authored and co-authored several books including The Ultimate Weight Loss Success Strategies For Busy Men and Women Over 40 available online at www.elitefitnessexperts.com.
Mr. Ricafranca has been featured as the fitness expert on numerous media such as Jersey 101.5 FM, and Morris Health and Life Magazine, and numerous websites such as NBC WALB 10 News, NBC KPLC 7 News, and KTRE ABC 9 news. Mr. Ricafranca can be reached via
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