10 Ways Fruit Can Make You Fat

While the vitamins and minerals present in fruit are undeniable, a nutritious food is not necessarily one that will help you to lose weight or even maintain your current weight. In fact, fruit may even be the reason you’re getting fat!

10. You’re falling for the ‘health food’ fallacy. If you believe that eating a bowl of fruit for lunch entitles you to a second helping at dinner, you could be falling prey to this way of thinking. When eating healthful foods allows you to relax and think you are doing well when, in actuality, you are overeating later to compensate, you may indeed pack on the pounds.

9. You have insulin resistance or diabetes and don’t know it. The American Diabetes Foundation has estimated that over two million people in the United States are diabetic and don’t know it. If you have mild diabetes or its precursor, insulin resistance, snacking on high-sugar fruits could lead you to a spike in blood sugar. This can cause intense feelings of hunger and lead to overeating.

8. If fruit gives you diarrhea, it’s likely making you fat. Some people get uncontrollable diarrhea from fruit, usually because of the high amount of fiber present in many fruits. While this can cause a temporary loss of weight, the pounds will pack right back on once the diarrhea is resolved and your body craves sugar and carbohydrates to make up for the loss.

7. Snacking on fruit can lead to snacking more often. Once you get into a habit, it’s hard to break. If you are constantly nibbling on fruit, you may become more likely to nibble on other foods as well. This can cause a spike in your overall calorie consumption and make you gain weight over time.

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