The Fruit Debate

There are many beliefs when it comes to eating fruit on the low-carb diet. Some people will tell you to avoid it completely, while others will tell you it's okay to have because it contains natural sugars. 

There are some that are healthier than others. Fruits can be broken down into groups that include those low in sugar, moderate in sugar, and high in sugar. You should always find out the nutrition facts of food before consuming it, whether you are trying to stay low-carb, or not. 

Here are some common fruits broken into groups for your low-carb convenience. 

The list of fruits that you should absolutely avoid due their extremely high sugar count are: 

bananas 

cherries 

figs 

grapes 

kiwi 

mangoes 

oranges 

pears 

pineapple 

plums 

pomegranates 

tangerines 

Fruits that have a moderate amount of sugar in them should be avoided mostly when you are living the low-carb lifestyle. These include, but are not limited to: 

apples 

apricots 

blueberries 

cantaloupes 

grapefruit 

honeydews 

nectarines 

papaya 

peaches 

strawberries 

watermelon 

If you are going to eat fruit while living the low-carb lifetsyle, there are some that are lower in sugar, and are a healthier choice. Some fruits lower in sugar are: 

blackberries 

cranberries 

lemon 

lime 

raspberries 

The sugar in fruit is somewhat different than granulated sugar, but in effect, it is the same on your body. I, for one, feel very sick after I eat most fruits. They feel heavy on my stomach, and I lose energy. If you are someone like me, and notice the same reaction to fruits that I have, you would be wise to avoid them. There are people who don't have the same reaction to fruit that I do. For those people, eating fruit everyday may be just fine. For me however, eating fruit daily is just not an option.