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Despite containing sugar, fruits are a part of a healthy diet when eaten in the right portions.
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Is the sugar in fruit the same as added sugar?
Fruit also comes with free-radical-fightingantioxidants, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, water, and fiber.
This total package is what makes eating fruit so good for you.
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Is fruit sugar good for you?
Experts believe it’s because when you eat whole fruits, you’re also getting plenty of fiber.
Is too much fruit sugar bad for you?
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The old adage is still true: too much of anything isn’t a good thing.
How many servings of fruit should you eat per day?
And yes, that goes forsmoothiesas well.
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As far as sugary fruits go?
Figs also contain prebiotics, which help support the pre-existing good bacteria in the gut, improving digestive wellness.
Try wrapping figs in prosciutto and adding a dollop of goat cheese.
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It’s sweet enough on its own!
One pomegranate also provides about 30 mg of vitamin C, which is important for skin and immune health.
And while both red and green grapes are high in sugar, they’re also rich in antioxidants.
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Here are some moresecret effects of eating grapes.
So a cup is about 2 medium-sized tangerines total.
Did you know tangerines give you better hair?
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The B12 in tangerines promotes hair growth, reduces hair loss, and slows down the graying process.
This ensures you’ll reap all the fruit’s benefitswithout expanding your waistline.
Here are some moresurprising side effects of eating cherries.
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The belly-good properties of stone fruits come from powerful phenolic compounds that can modulate fat-gene expression.
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Pineapple
Total Sugar:1 cup, chunks,16.3 gFiber:2.3 g
Feelinglow on energy?
A cup of pineapple might just be the antidote.
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A cup provides 76 percent of your daily recommended intake, making pineapple nature’s Red Bull.
It may be brown and fuzzy, but don’t let that turn you off.
So just keep your serving to half a fruit.
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Researchers attribute the effects to a combination of phytochemicals and vitamin C in the grapefruit.
High in fiber, these berries are good to just pop in your mouth!
Not only will you fight aging, but blueberries may also helpperk things up in the bedroom.
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Apples are not only a portable, no-mess snack but also powerful fat fighters.
But that’s not the only reason it’s hydrating.
The melon is also high in potassium, with 1 cup providing 14 percent of your DV.
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This healthy treat is also one of thelow-carbfruits to help you lose weight fast.
We’re looking forward to thosesummer watermelon-eating contests!
The dark color of this particular berry tips you off to their high antioxidant content.
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These lush-looking berries help protect against heart disease and fight against age-related cognitive decline.
Strawberries
Total Sugar:1 cup, halves,7.4 gFiber:3.0 g
Strawberriesare basically nature’s candy.
Eat them solo or throw them in Greek yogurt for a quick snack.
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(And yes, that is a direct quote from theirofficial letter to the FDA.)
Ocean Spray basically said that cranberries need sugar to taste good.
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But they don’t!
Eat them without the sugar in an antioxidant-packed oatmeal bowl.
Create a one-cup serving of mixed fruitscranberries, apples, and blueberries.
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Combine with walnuts and add to a bowl of oatmeal.
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