fruit

[bluedog]

I usually eat a banana every day as part of my five a day fruits, but now I've been advised to cut it down to one or two a week as they contain a lot of sugar. Does anyone know which fruits are low in sugar? Thankyou.

[Ward-Minter]

sorry bluedog but i don't know who told you to cut down on bananas. Yes they contain a slightly higher amount of fructose (natural sugar in fruit) than other fruits but are excellent for you.

Unless this advice was from a fully qualified dietician and you are morbidly obese I would continue to eat one a day. God dam it, eat two.

All fruit (even dried) is good for you. Simple as that.

[Ethel]

Bananas are an excellent form of slow-release energy so keep you feeling satisfied for longer. They also give instant energy if you feel in need of a boost.

They are high in serotonin - the feel-good factor, high in fibre to safeguard your bowels, B6 for insomnia and low in cholesterol and fat.

Bananas are also high in potassium - fantastic for gym bunnies and joggers as it helps reduce cramping and helps your muscles to work properly.

Enjoy your banana.

[nickmo]

http://www.thefruitpages.com/sugar.shtml for some answers on what is in fruit and this will give a fruit by fruit breakdown on content in calories, fat sugar etc. http://www.thefruitpages.com/contents.shtml

The only reason to not have some fruits is if you are diabetic as there are different absorbtion rates of the natural sugars - most fruit has glucose and fructose.

Just don't have over processed ready meals and the like and you wont be eating unnecessary dextrose, corn syrup and other sweeteners that aren't needed in fresh food.

And as above - bananas are great for more than just 1 thing, so wrong to say avoid unless under strict dieticians advice

[natalie_1982]

Bananas have less sugar when they are green to when they are just going soft and brown, if that helps.