Oranges

erikgordon · 01-06-2008, 06:21 PM

Just wondering why I rarely see oranges or any other citrus fruits in bodybuilding diets. Is there any reason?

Dm84 · 01-06-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by erikgordon

Just wondering why I rarely see oranges or any other citrus fruits in bodybuilding diets. Is there any reason?

People think the carbs in fruit magically make them fat, while carbs from oats and brown rice don't.

Scott~ · 01-06-2008, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dm84

People think the carbs in fruit magically make them fat, while carbs from oats and brown rice don't.

x2

Oranges are an excellent addition to any diet.

sportyhp · 01-06-2008, 07:06 PM

i just dont like oranges personally but if i did i'd eat 'em

justagirl · 01-06-2008, 07:31 PM

fructose is scary to some people, but i'd rather not get all of my nutrients in pill form and keep a balanced diet. oranges are fantastic, mandarin oranges are hella cheap and very portable/clean. good source of potassium and obviously vitamin c

BlackRadio · 01-06-2008, 07:51 PM

I eat like 4 clementines a day when I get em.

theMZA · 01-06-2008, 07:53 PM

i love oranges, probably my favorite fruit

thepointman · 01-06-2008, 08:07 PM

I think more people prefer bananas or berry fruits in bodybuilding, but pretty much any fruit is good.

ozfiz · 01-06-2008, 08:14 PM

seems like a lot of people are afraid of fruits indeed, with no good reason

oranges are awesome; but i'm a tangerine kind of girl

eat up!

cyde · 01-06-2008, 08:24 PM

I'm not a big fan of oranges, but I love grapefruit. Also ...mandarines are in season! Mmm.

ilivetoeat144 · 01-06-2008, 09:41 PM

i personally love navel oranges . plus they are good to add to protien shakes it gives them that zing taste u know the sourness to it but they are a great snack to have

boondock86 · 01-06-2008, 09:49 PM

theyre good for cutting because since theyre so juicy they take up a lot of room in the stomach but theyre not very good for bulking IMO.

dodgyone · 01-07-2008, 05:34 AM

Because people think oranges don't offer as much nutrient wise when compared to kiwi's and berries etc. I also prefer to eat something and know that I've eaten it. So I would choose a crunchy apple or pear over an orange.

br4v0 · 01-07-2008, 07:25 AM

i love tangerine, fucc what they say, i'm still eating em!

Jules Verne · 01-07-2008, 11:43 AM

I don't eat them much because they are insanely expensive here - usually ~ $3/lb.

I actually had 1/2 an orange on my salad last night because I'd bought some on special. Damn good!

There are so many foods out there and most of the diets you see posted are either from inexperienced people looking for a program to follow or someone doing something very specific to meet a specific goal.

People who vary their diet quiet a bit during the week, but still stay relatively close to their calories and marcos are unlikely to post all the food and food combinations they consume over a week because it's just too tedious.

So you never see oranges in a 'BBing diet'. For instance, if I did try to post my 'usual' diet it would not have oranges or apples in it. But I still go though 2-3 apples/week - just add them in when I feel like it. Like the orange on the salad. It not like I planned to have it. i was just making up a salad, saw the orange and thought Hmm, I fancy some of that on my salad today.

Personally I also use a lot of limes and occasionally lemons for sauces, particularly with fish.

norcalmuscle · 01-07-2008, 12:06 PM

Fruit sometimes gets a bad rep, you never see a fat person and go oh I bet they're eating too much fruit, fruit ain't never made no one fat.

WordzWorf · 01-07-2008, 12:32 PM

Would an Orange be a ideal source of fructose post workout(to refill liver Glycogen)??

I'm asking because I am trying to figure out a decent post workout formula and I already have oats with my Isolate+ Milk and many people are saying a small source of fructose is a good addition.I also really love oranges

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Greater Deity · 01-07-2008, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cyde

I'm not a big fan of oranges, but I love grapefruit. Also ...mandarines are in season! Mmm.

x2 I can eat grapefruits all day.

kanny · 01-07-2008, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dodgyone

Because people think oranges don't offer as much nutrient wise when compared to kiwi's and berries etc. I also prefer to eat something and know that I've eaten it. So I would choose a crunchy apple or pear over an orange.

x2 also isn't it better to keep acidic foods to a minimum and go for alkanline foods?

Hausen · 01-07-2008, 01:34 PM

Love oranges. Wins the race vs. Apples by a peel.

I dont eat oranges as aprt of diet or anything. If i want an orange, i get one. Technically a cheat if i wana be neurotic about it.

erikgordon · 01-11-2008, 06:38 AM

thanks for all the feedback, i was just curious if there was something bad about them. I'm going to eat right now

Jenflower2 · 01-11-2008, 06:56 AM

I am in love with clemintines!

tunaB0Y · 01-11-2008, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by WordzWorf

Would an Orange be a ideal source of fructose post workout(to refill liver Glycogen)??

I'm asking because I am trying to figure out a decent post workout formula and I already have oats with my Isolate+ Milk and many people are saying a small source of fructose is a good addition.I also really love oranges

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I was originally under the impression that oranges would be good for post work out too, but apparently they're only good for PWO cardio as Fructose is best to refill liver Glycogen. For lifting it's better to drink/eat something with more Dextrose(Glucose) to refill muscle glycogen (smarties are apparently a good source!?)

I think it's just anal, so I eat my orange PWO for both cardio and lifting.

mike0093_OLDONE · 01-11-2008, 09:08 AM

oranges are the #1 cause of obesity in America..don't eat them

Mango52 · 01-11-2008, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jenflower2

I am in love with clemintines!

x2 ! I eat like 2-3 at a time, usually twice a day when I have them, sometimes more

Jenflower2 · 01-11-2008, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by mike0093

oranges are the #1 cause of obesity in America..don't eat them

Eating fresh whole oranges will not cause obesity.

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Originally Posted by Mango52

x2 ! I eat like 2-3 at a time, usually twice a day when I have them, sometimes more

Me too! They're the only food I never get sick of.

Mango52 · 01-11-2008, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jenflower2

Me too! They're the only food I never get sick of.

haha well there's a lot of foods I never get sick of..guess I'm just lucky

mike0093_OLDONE · 01-11-2008, 10:57 AM

Guess you missed the sarcasm Jen..k enough trolling for me for one day

Jenflower2 · 01-11-2008, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mango52

haha well there's a lot of foods I never get sick of..guess I'm just lucky

I get sick of everything but never clemintines. Perfect food!

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Originally Posted by mike0093

Guess you missed the sarcasm Jen..k enough trolling for me for one day

haha..I really did miss the sarcasm. Sorry about that. I thought you were a little nuts there for a little bit

Simpy · 01-11-2008, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by norcalmuscle

Fruit sometimes gets a bad rep, you never see a fat person and go oh I bet they're eating too much fruit, fruit ain't never made no one fat.

You have no idea how many times I have told this to people. I am continuously dumbfounded by how many people are afraid of fruit.

I keep it in my cutting diet until the end. I prefer apples, berries, and grapefruit, but I'll eat any fruit. Plus it keeps my sweet tooth under control.