5 Scary Things That Can Happen When You Eat Too Much Fruit

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Eating too much fruits doesn’t only increase your blood sugar levels, but it also doesn’t sustain it for very long, which makes you crave more and more sugar in a short period of time.

For instance, if you have fruit as a snack, you will notice that your tummy will start growling after 30 minutes craving for more! This explains that fruits are not packed with enough protein or fat to keep you sated for a good period of time. Therefore, you find yourself craving for more!

Apart from this, the fructose in fruits is another issue! The latter does not trigger the release of leptin, which is a hormone that signals satiety, rather, it triggers the release of ghrelin instead! The latter is a hunger-stimulating hormone that makes you want to eat more fruit!

What’s A Reasonable Amount Of Fruit To Eat In A Daily Basis?
Generally- and unless you are on very low carbohydrate diet, it’s recommended that you take 2 portions of fruits every day. However, if you are a physically active person or simply craving a higher carbohydrate diet, eat more but make sure you don’t overeat!

How Much Is A Portion?
A portion of fruit is defined as’’ handful’’ or say approximately a ½ cup or the size of a small apple.

We Are Not Saying Don’t Eat Fruit !!
we are suggesting that you become mindful of your portions and Do your waistline, digestive system, teeth, and overall health a favor and aim for a few servings of fruit per day. Think of fruit as a dessert and not celery sticks! Be ready to make new friends (AKA) veggies. They are far more nutrient-dense than fruits when it comes to vitamins and minerals!