How much fruit should we eat? According to author and registered nurse Susan M. Poore, that question depends on a person’s health challenges, weight, medications and lifestyle.

Fruits boost our energy and should be a part of our regular diet. However, Poore suggested, “eating a very balanced diet, which includes consuming 2-3 servings of fruit and 5-7 servings of veggies every day.” Dried fruits have a higher concentration of sugar, she added, so eat those small quantities “perhaps with a handful of nuts and seeds to create a nutrient-packed snack.”

Below is a list of the top 10 fruits that are high in sugar:

1. Oranges
2. Tangerines
3. Grapefruit
4. Grapes
5. Bananas
6. Pomegranates
7. Pineapple
8. Kiwifruit
9. Mango
10. Pears

Oranges and grapefruits contain Vitamin C, folate, potassium and other nutrients, but they’re mostly sugar. Eating an orange or grapefruit or drinking orange and grapefruit juice is like drinking soda. Eat these fruits in moderation as they may cause blood sugar and insulin to spike.

Grapes can be really expensive, yet they have no nutritional value. A large portion of calories is from sugar. However, the red variety of grapes contains some important antioxidants. The bottom line is grapes are basically a sweet treat. And they’re good for making fine wine.

Dr. Barry Sears, one of the leading experts in the field of hormonal responses and creator of the Zone Diet, has dedicated the last 30 years of his research career to studying the links between diet, hormones and health and is dedicated to restoring a state of health, which can be controlled by reducing inflammation in your body.

According to Dr. Sears:

1. All fruits are relatively high in sugar, but they contain nutritive values. Berries will have the lowest impact on blood glucose levels, whereas tropical fruits will have the highest.

2. The increase in sugar content is due to genetic cross-breeding for thousands of years. Wild fruits are much smaller and more bitter.

3. Fruits are very rich in polyphenols that help decrease oxidation and inflammation. However, vegetables have a better polyphenol to carbohydrate ratio than fruits.

4. Males can usually eat about two servings of fruits per day without any negative consequences, whereas females are better off with about one serving of fruit per day. The vast majority of the other carbohydrates should come from vegetables and have a small portion of low-fat protein and dash of monounsaturated fat at every meal.

Fruits are an important part of a healthy diet because they’re packed with rich nutrients, vitamins and minerals. Diabetic patients must select the right types of fruits to avoid increasing their glucose level in their blood stream. Remember every body is different. Consult with a physician or nutritionist to find out the fruits that work for your body.

What are your favorite fruits?

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