Can you eat too much fruit?

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-I am extremely low carbs and basically no processed food (I'll have bread at lunch if on a sandwich and that's about it)

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You eat bread for lunch and 4-5 servings of fruit? That's not low carb at all.

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Can you eat too much fruit?

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Yes.

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I feel like with the low carbs I'm intaking that the fruit probably is a good source of sugar and carbs for energy purposes, but I wonder if I should cut back a bit. The fiber also keeps me regular as I'm not the biggest vegetable eater. Thoughts?

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You need neither sugar nor carbs (no difference really) for energy. You also don't need fiber.

No fat arse became a fat arse because they were pigging out on fruit. Don’t sweat it. I wouldn’t get my manties in a bunch over rice and potatoes either.

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No fat arse became a fat arse because they were pigging out on fruit.

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This isn't completely true. Before I realized what was going on, I used to absolutely gorge myself on fruit - to very ill effect.

I don't miss fruit, to be honest. I still eat berries in moderation. but fruit always left me feeling bloated and ick. I thought it was because of the "acid." no. sugar.

when i do eat non-berry fruit, I pick the lowest glycemic load ones.

Harvard's GI/GL List for 100 foods

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You need neither sugar nor carbs (no difference really) for energy. You also don't need fiber.

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This is true. The dietary requirement of carbohydrate and fiber in the body is zero.

It isn't a requirement, particularly on low carb diets, but soluble fiber found in fruits and vegetables can be beneficial to gut flora. There is definitely a breaking point and it can cause a lot of gastrointestinal distress, though, and insoluble fiber really just helps to move things through your body.

I listened to the Joe Rogan podcast with the Dr. that only eats meat and it was very intriguing.. I wish he did bloodwork and more scientific study on himself, but it was interesting nonetheless. Seems like if you eat nothing but meat your body uses so much of it that your barely poop



I will say this: I am still using Avatar Nutrition for macro tracking and coaching, but since my wife and I started whole 30 last week, I have seen a noticeable difference in my energy level. I just don't feel so tired all of the time, provided I actually sleep well. I'm eating the same amount of calories as before, but reduced carbs and higher fats along with better sources of the carbs (sweet potatoes, root vegetables, fruits). Part of this could be the fact that my caffeine and alcohol intake has been next to zero, too.

Once we're done with Whole30 I am interested in introducing certain food groups back in to see if I can find what makes me feel sluggish. My bet is wheat/grains.

When you think of how the Inuit survived for so long by eating solely animal flesh and fats, it makes some sense. The human body is incredibly adaptable.

I crave steak