I realize it’s the middle of summer and just about every fruit worth eating is in season. Peaches are perfectly ripe and berries are bursting with flavor.

When I hear what people eat, I often hear how much fruit people eat and personally it scares me. Yes, fruit is a better alternative to a candy bar or ice cream, but if you are trying to lower blood sugars or trying to lose weight or even just trying to be healthier, you need to put a limit on how much fruit you eat.

A very wise person told me fruits are cleansers and vegetables are healers, so please eat twice as many vegetables as you do fruits. Also, since fruits are cleansers and go through the body quickly, it is best not to eat it when you are eating grains and/or proteins. It turns out it alters the pH and enzyme environment of the stomach, making digesting a large amount of protein and grains quite difficult. For those with fructose malabsorption or sensitivity, that digestive upset can be quite uncomfortable! That may explain why most of my clients do best having fruit as a snack instead.


Here Are 4 Signs You’re Eating Too Much Fruit

1. You’re Frequently Bloated


2. You Have Diarrhea or Constipation


3. You Can’t Lose Weight



4. You Always Crave Sugar


What’s a reasonable amount of fruit to eat in a day?

In general – and unless you’re following a very low carbohydrate diet – I suggest 2-3 portions (1/2 cup=1 portion of fruit daily, preferably in its fresh and whole form. If you really want bonus points, make one (or both) of those portions berries.


Adapted from pilatesnutritionist.com