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    Bad to eat fruit at night?

    I read somewhere that some bodybuilders dont eat fruit late at night because fruit is fairly high in sugar, and i tend to eat a lot of it once i start eating it. Is this a bad idea, since my metabolism is slower anyway at night, I'll be going to bed, and then the sugar will quickly turn to fat?
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    yes it is bad to eat fruit at night,
    eat green veggies if you need to munch on something.
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    no it isn't.

    if it fits in your calorie needs it will be fine.
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    Originally Posted by getgot211 View Post
    no it isn't.

    if it fits in your calorie needs it will be fine.
    That may work for general nutrition purposes, but if your preparing for a contest and need to reach a certain level of conditioning then it is not ok. A calorie is not a calorie as they say. However the OP didn't state their intentions of their diet. But if you are having trouble controlling your cravings once you start eating fruit which causes you to eat more and more, then that is even more reason to avoid it.
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    Another fruit war. I've been posting on this forum for a long time and fruit questions always start big wars.
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    I avoid fruits at night. I don't have all the answers, as I am but a humble political science student, but my logic is that the body's biggest production spurts of growth hormone occur at night, and high blood sugar levels inhibit growth hormone release.

    I quickly scanned the following article, so I can't vouch for it, but for those who are interested...

    http://www.fitnessforoneandall.com/n...s/part_one.htm

    For the record, my general modus operandi is to have some starchy carbs earlier in the day, then when I go to work (I work from 4-midnight) I supplement the protein that I bring with some fruit, but by 8 or 9 fruit is out. I end up going to sleep at 1-2AM, so I hope to maximize my nocturnal GH output.
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    Hello, but i think not everybody is the same. What i mean is that there are a lot of factors invovled, for example. It really depends on what kind of fruit. I think that the best fruit for bodybuilders are apples. The other fruits like pineapples, peaches, grapes, mangos, papaya, pears, etc. etc. are not so good for bodybuilders and weight loss people with elevated-insulin in their bodies. This is becuause apples are one of the lowest in glycemic index along with their high fiber content which makes it even lower in glycemic index than they are really.

    Once i tried to stop eating fruits at night because it had "sugar", and i started to eat cheese, peanuts. etc. so i ended up getting fat and gaining weight.

    I had to return to fruits at night, because it is the tastiest, the best, the most convinient snacks and it really has less calories than cheese, peanut butter. etc.

    So go ahead and eat 2-3 apples at night if you want. 3 apples at night is a lot less fattening than cheese, peanut butter, and meat which even though don't have sugar, has about 220 calories, which are more satisfying than eating 220 calories of peanut butter (2 little tablespoons of peanut butter)

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    Originally Posted by NeonQwerty View Post
    I avoid fruits at night. I don't have all the answers, as I am but a humble political science student, but my logic is that the body's biggest production spurts of growth hormone occur at night, and high blood sugar levels inhibit growth hormone release.

    I quickly scanned the following article, so I can't vouch for it, but for those who are interested...

    http://www.fitnessforoneandall.com/n...s/part_one.htm

    For the record, my general modus operandi is to have some starchy carbs earlier in the day, then when I go to work (I work from 4-midnight) I supplement the protein that I bring with some fruit, but by 8 or 9 fruit is out. I end up going to sleep at 1-2AM, so I hope to maximize my nocturnal GH output.
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    Here's the thing....I work out in the evening, usually between 7:00 and 8:00 and I make a protein shake when I get home. I mix it with strawberries and bananas. Is that harmful? I don't normally go to bed until 10:00 or so....please advise.

    Originally Posted by NeonQwerty View Post
    I avoid fruits at night. I don't have all the answers, as I am but a humble political science student, but my logic is that the body's biggest production spurts of growth hormone occur at night, and high blood sugar levels inhibit growth hormone release.

    I quickly scanned the following article, so I can't vouch for it, but for those who are interested...

    http://www.fitnessforoneandall.com/n...s/part_one.htm

    For the record, my general modus operandi is to have some starchy carbs earlier in the day, then when I go to work (I work from 4-midnight) I supplement the protein that I bring with some fruit, but by 8 or 9 fruit is out. I end up going to sleep at 1-2AM, so I hope to maximize my nocturnal GH output.
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    Originally Posted by Popper1977 View Post
    Here's the thing....I work out in the evening, usually between 7:00 and 8:00 and I make a protein shake when I get home. I mix it with strawberries and bananas. Is that harmful? I don't normally go to bed until 10:00 or so....please advise.
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    Fructose should be eaten around your workout. Peroid.

    http://www.t-nation.com/article/diet...etAndNutrition

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    Fruit is fine anytime. Cals in v/s cals out.
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    Fruit at night

    Originally Posted by collegestudent5 View Post
    I read somewhere that some bodybuilders dont eat fruit late at night because fruit is fairly high in sugar, and i tend to eat a lot of it once i start eating it. Is this a bad idea, since my metabolism is slower anyway at night, I'll be going to bed, and then the sugar will quickly turn to fat?
    When it comes to fruit it is high in sugar but also most is high in fiber, which is good. As long as it fits into your calorie limit I wouldn't worry. As for your metabolism, your resting metabolic rate is the same no matter what part of the day. The craving you might get can be dehydration or might be triggered by afternoon work outs. If you are worried or want to try to resist the craving. Try a large glass of water, a apple, and a piece of sugar free gum. That might help with the overload of eating. If your bed time is late at night, you might want to try an earlier bed time. Lack of sleep can also trigger snacking. Also, keep in mind the sugar can keep you up at night.
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    When it comes to fruit it is high in sugar but also most is high in fiber, which is good. As long as it fits into your calorie limit I wouldn't worry. As for your metabolism, your resting metabolic rate is the same no matter what part of the day. The craving you might get can be dehydration or might be triggered by afternoon work outs. If you are worried or want to try to resist the craving. Try a large glass of water, a apple, and a piece of sugar free gum. That might help with the overload of eating. If your bed time is late at night, you might want to try an earlier bed time. Lack of sleep can also trigger snacking. Also, keep in mind the sugar can keep you up at night.
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    Originally Posted by NeonQwerty View Post
    I avoid fruits at night.
    Hahaha good idea never know when one will creep up on you... expecially at night
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    if you are hungry at night one hour before bedtime, its ok to have an apple, its not rocket science, you workout and that will burn out in your sleep, just dont over load on carbs before bedtime, 4 hours you need to not eat heavy food before you sleep, simple huh
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