Fruit Facts and Myths

1. Is it even possible to eat fruit without restrictions on a reduced diet?

2. Will fruit help you lose weight?

3. Is it even possible to drink a lot of fruit juice on a reduction diet?

4. Is it even true that fruit juices can cause diarrhea?

1. Is it even possible to eat fruit without restrictions on a reduced diet?

In the latest Pyramid of Healthy Nutrition and Physical Activity developed by the Institute of Food and Nutrition, it is vegetables and fruits that form the basis of the pyramid, thus eliminating grain products. A similar change in product layout is also found in the latest USDA recommendations. Experts fully agree that fruits and vegetables as high-nutrition products with 250 but healthy foods should form the foundation of a sustainable diet. So let's look at the importance of vegetables in our diet. Fruits are an important part of our diet, regardless of whether we're on a diet of reduced fat or we just want to consume healthy nutrients from our dietary tissues.

2. Will fruit help you lose weight?

So if we decide on a weight-loss diet, we can't exclude fruit from the diet, but we have to control our daily intake. Fruit contains a variety of sugars in its composition. Eating a large amount of fruit that has a high sugar content causes a sharp increase in insulin levels in the blood, followed by a dramatic decrease in sugar levels. This is a situation where apples are as often hungry as apples. So we need to focus primarily on products with a low and medium glycemic index, which are absorbed into the bloodstream and do not cause a high blood sugar content.

3. Is it even possible to drink a lot of fruit juice on a reduction diet?

Fruit juices are a source of easily digestible sugars. Their energy value is about 4045 kcal per 100 ml. On a reduction diet, we can consume fruit juices, but remember to keep their intake moderate, as we may unconsciously exceed the daily calorie intake. According to the recommendations of Polish nutrition experts, 1 glass of 100% juice (200 ml) can replace 1 serving of fruit consumed during the day.

4. Is it even true that fruit juices can cause diarrhea?

Fruit juices consumed in excess quantities can unfortunately be the cause of overweight. This is mainly due to the simple sugars they contain, which are easily digestible. However, this does not mean that we have to give them up altogether. It is best to reach for juices from freshly squeezed or crushed fruit prepared by yourself at home.