Too Much Fruit?

PureSteel · 11-16-2005, 08:10 AM

I am currently cutting and am getting close to that coveted six pack. I eat about 3 apples, an orange, and one or two bannanas daily...is this too much fruit or is it fine for cutting?

muirsy88 · 11-16-2005, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by PureSteel

I am currently cutting and am getting close to that coveted six pack. I eat about 3 apples, an orange, and one or two bannanas daily...is this too much fruit or is it fine for cutting?

well if you've been doing what you've been doing, and it's working..stick to it until you plateau. If it aint broke, dont fix it.

WillB485 · 11-16-2005, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by muirsy88

well if you've been doing what you've been doing, and it's working..stick to it until you plateau. If it aint broke, dont fix it.

yeh, thats not too much fruit anyways

TeenBBer · 11-16-2005, 09:34 AM

The only thing some people get concerned about is too much pottasium in bananas but 2 should be fine.

MsDominatus · 11-16-2005, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by PureSteel

I am currently cutting and am getting close to that coveted six pack. I eat about 3 apples, an orange, and one or two bannanas daily...is this too much fruit or is it fine for cutting?

Nope, it'll keep the pipes clean. It's not too much as long as you're still getting within your calories and macros and getting veggies in there as well. That is if you track cals and macs.... and if not... start.

johnnyironboard · 11-16-2005, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by PureSteel

I am currently cutting and am getting close to that coveted six pack. I eat about 3 apples, an orange, and one or two bannanas daily...is this too much fruit or is it fine for cutting?

what kind of apples? I like pink lady, fuji, and junogold. I hate red delicous.

adoniscomplex · 11-16-2005, 10:25 AM

apples are thermogenic so you def want to keep those
bannanas on the other hand are def a high gi carb and as far as droping fat goes if you are really digging down to get rid of certin things for that six pack you can drop them

it really depends on your diet as a whole though
if you have a bunch of **** in there that should be concern with that stuff over the fruit

ruski732 · 11-16-2005, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by adoniscomplex

apples are thermogenic so you def want to keep those
bannanas on the other hand are def a high gi carb and as far as droping fat goes if you are really digging down to get rid of certin things for that six pack you can drop them

it really depends on your diet as a whole though
if you have a bunch of **** in there that should be concern with that stuff over the fruit

apples are thermogenic? thats awesome, how many of em does it take to have a significant thermogenic effect?

Lee Hsiao Lung · 11-16-2005, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by adoniscomplex

apples are thermogenic so you def want to keep those
bannanas on the other hand are def a high gi carb and as far as droping fat goes if you are really digging down to get rid of certin things for that six pack you can drop them

it really depends on your diet as a whole though
if you have a bunch of **** in there that should be concern with that stuff over the fruit

GI of apple 40
GI of banana 51
.......

johnnyironboard · 11-16-2005, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee Hsiao Lung

GI of apple 40
GI of banana 51
.......

27.5% higher.

Lee Hsiao Lung · 11-16-2005, 03:33 PM

but still they are low gi, true, they are highER than apples, but overall, still low rating

Bigbruiser79 · 11-16-2005, 05:03 PM

Even though the GI of apples and bananas are a little high that doesnt mean that you should take them out of your diet. To tell the truth apples actually work like celery. You actually burn more calories eating them than want is packed in the fruit. I suggest not to take out your fruits.

Lee Hsiao Lung · 11-16-2005, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigbruiser79

Even though the GI of apples and bananas are a little high that doesnt mean that you should take them out of your diet. To tell the truth apples actually work like celery. You actually burn more calories eating them than want is packed in the fruit. I suggest not to take out your fruits.

is that really true?dang, what else does that, i thought that was true with some veggies, but apples, dang!!!

Iron7 · 11-16-2005, 06:37 PM

Thats how many fruits I eat daily plus some berries too.
Fruits are good for you.

lea869 · 11-16-2005, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by johnnyironboard

what kind of apples? I like pink lady, fuji, and junogold. I hate red delicous.

me too! go figure.
i like granny smith and ROYAL GALA. yum-o. best ever.

Chuckdiesel99 · 11-16-2005, 06:54 PM

Pink lady apples are the best! If you ever see them in the grocery, pick some up.

adoniscomplex · 11-21-2005, 08:19 AM

u belive the thermogenics of an apple work simliar to that of green tea where a chemical in it sends a message to neurons to tell them to contiune to burn fat
i dont know about how many apples you need a day
i am assuming its like green tea where you build on it as you go

IRCRomeo · 11-21-2005, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TeenBBer

The only thing some people get concerned about is too much pottasium in bananas but 2 should be fine.

What would be a negative aspect of potassium?

I personally don't eat any fruit except for PWO, where sugars are needed.

Lee Hsiao Lung · 11-21-2005, 04:21 PM

negative aspect of potassium overdose = death..but thats about it

SinewySam · 11-21-2005, 06:47 PM

just read title of post..responce: no such thing.

TeenBBer · 11-26-2005, 06:55 AM

People are talking about bananas being high GI, this is only the case when ripe, newer bananas have a much lower GI. Oh and don't get too concerned about GI, Glyceamic Load is more accurate

melon · 11-26-2005, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee Hsiao Lung

negative aspect of potassium overdose = death..but thats about it

The only time when this is a real issue is in extreme situations of water depletions (precontest) or when you are hooked up to a potassium drip instead of a saline drip by accident. You can only really be killed by bananas when you are a baby and you eat about 20. And you try feeding 20 bananas to a baby!