I am practically a fruitatarian. Tropical places always get me too, and that’s a great time to indulge a bit more. Here are some side effects of eating watermelon in large quantity. I realised I wasn’t eating much fruit. I finally threw caution to the wind and got a plain hot dog from 7-11 as I was starving. Sounds like I should cut back. "A dozen bananas is roughly 1,200 calories (equivalent to 14 cups of blueberries)," Bellatti said. I ate two minuscule pieces of lettuce, sipped on some club soda and just could not eat. or a part of a banana…maybe oj. Thanks for the advice. I really need to shed about ten pounds to be at a comfortable weight. And just because eating a lot of fruit works for you, doesn’t mean it works for everyone. Hi Lily! I will add to my diet greens and protein a few times during the week but I truly benefit from fruit. This is also why berries are recommended. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. I also don’t feel bloated anymore. Although I don’t eat as many servings of that as I do fruit. Anna Hirschorn/SpoonUniversity, The sugar content in fruit is not a huge concern for most healthy adults. I have been eating a big bowl of fruit salad for breakfast every day for the last 3 months, thinking it would be good for my health and help me to lose weight. Only eating brown rice fish and vegetables. My husband, who is into eating well and exercising has been telling me how unhealthy my smoothies are for a long time. Plantains, apples oranges and bananas are my go to. Thankyou soooo much for helping me understand that fruit is good but now only 2/3 portions a day is my limit. However, high level of vitamin A is bad for our health and may give rise to complications like blurry vision, swelling of bones, bone pain, poor appetite, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, rough skin, sensitivity to sunlight, etc. I’ve had very little fruit the past three or four days and it’s because I’m hardly thriving on it and actually feel pretty unhealthy with several issues. He is also taking Omega 3 in pill form. Even though I believe that there is no right way to eat for everyone (we are all different, after all), I’ve experienced with a lot of different types and quantities of foods and have now concluded that 1-3 servings of fruit per day is optimal for my body at this time. Oh this is fantastic reading I have been eatin loads of fruit and then later on been cravin chocolate and bread. I know you will enjoy all the wonderful things the area has to offer! I’m 44 years old, 5’9, and 141 lbs. I have now stayed around the same but since adjusting my diet, of eliminating everything, eating only fresh cooked foods no processed foods including gluten free products and breads I have not lost a lb! In Weight Watchers (I’m there too), a banana equates to 2 fruits! Raed on to find out what those side effects are. Much love from Malaysia, thank you! !,, thank you Lily. The fat and protein from those additions will help dampen the effects of fructose and you’ll be surprised what a difference it makes. When adjusting my diet, I realized I was eating too much fruit through my sugar intake. I do NOT want to feel like this again! I have been eating a lot of fruit and I have a very bloated stomach by the end of the day. And you touched on why – I’ve recently started eating pretty clean and fruit feels like a “treat” that I can have. I seem to be carrying the extra around my middle. After looking at several of them, yours had the best and the easiest explanation I could find. Thank you! No digestive problems, still losing weight, have good bowel movements. I just finished a MS in Nutrition and am surprised we didn’t talk about fructose sensitivity. I must add, I only use water and protein powders. As always, thank you for your food advice! As I said I am going to cut down to 2 portions a day but should I cut down on lemon in water? I’ll still eat fruit but not 8am-midnight ha ha. Any suggestions on ways to keep veggies and dip cool in the car when it’s 80* outside? Seems it has come down to that. Gonna have to work on it. Thanks for your help. I always felt at my best when I have 2 servings of fruits a day. Hi Lily, I came across your post after I googled, “Will I have painful moments if I switch to eating only fresh fruits and vegetables? I have IBS D and have had for many many years. She has replaced the other 3 serves of fruit with ice cream, chips and biscuits thinking that the less serves of fruit is healthier for them. Very interesting, As soon as you illiminated the blame from bread (highly refined) wheat products, I must completely ignore any credibility within your article… Because the true fact is wheat products are more of a blame than fruits will ever be…. I was one of those people – who ate crazy amounts of fruits because I thought it was healthy to do so. We ate three square meals a day, which I never do, so I ate more than I usually do. Guess should cut out one of the fruits eh? Remember, everyone has an individual tolerance for fruit, so I don’t necessarily recommend eliminating it completely. Yes I do….in fact more like 2/3 but much of that is fruit…..all types. I started drinking one a day and two on some days. I have more energy. I weight 182lbs before my operation now I weigh 145lbs and I am not able to gain weight. I am so glad that I found your website. Going to try and swap out some of the fruit I have for vegetables or something similar – if you have any hints on what I could use as a substitute that would be great. “Mango Mouth” But do well on higher fruit than most this ok? So I usually eat some fruit, wait 5-10 minutes for eat to begin moving through digestion and right away follow up with some protein with veggies or protein carbs. Very little real sugar and most organic…and/ or raw dairy and grass fed in the end. I wonder when I have been eating so much fruit and not eating much else if it’s ???? It is really hard for me to get used to this idea of cutting down on fruits, but after reading your post, and having the words of the personal trainer echo in my ears, I must and I will. Wow, this really speaks to me. Even today (i’m in my 40’s), after years and kids, I still cannot bring myself to eat less than 4 servings each day, and enjoy my morning smoothies like the smokers enjoy their first cigarette of the day. Grows from the earth… so does deadly night shade & the dangerous herb monkshood . However, this should go away as your body adjusts to the change in fiber intake. Hi Lily, Your words of wisdom have really helped open my eyes!! My caloric breakdown is 40% carbs, 30% fat, and 30% protein. I am 86 and have no medical problems or prescriptions. Excess fruit can cause nutritional deficiencies and weight gain. Given the reliance on these factory foods, I would think more people would be experiencing reactions? From menstruation hemorraging to cancer and a cardiac arrest. Very interesting read. Although your intentions are good, and I did enjoy reading your article. why not just give them a small coke? Thank you! then. Am I ok? Citric acid is a food additive and preservative that's considered safe by the FDA. It is good to know that there is a connection…. As often as I want. No other high fiber foods cause as much trouble. Hi! Ironically enough I’ve been having digestive issues and I’m starting to make connections to the large amounts of fruit I’ve been eating. You’re spot on! Thank you !! I still point the kids towards fruit snack rather than chocolate and they are getting a taste for nuts now. If I ate as much fruit as you everyday, I would be spending most of my time on the toilet with diarrhea. Anyways, I’m not exactly a healthy eater per say, I’ve never dieted in my life, and have always ate whatever sounds good. The problem: I want more, more, more fruit. Thanks lily. We are advised to consume fibre-rich foods and dried fruits are high in fibre but there is a catch. I graze all day in fruit. i just got home and didnt eat anything. I participated in a study where patients were required to eat 40+ servings of fruit a day. Still, there are ways to get too many calories from fruit. I eat WAAAAY too much fruit! Is it good or bad for my liver? Is that over doing? I’m going to share your article with her. 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