- In summer there are always a lot of fruits and berries, we eat every day. But the doctor says that their frequent use will allegedly lead to weight gain. This is true? M. Grushevskaya, Brest
“Yes, but it all depends on how many fruits and berries you eat per day,” comments nutritionist Alena DOBRUK. – If your goal is to reduce weight, then fruits and berries are best consumed in small portions, as they contain fructose, and this is the same sugar. The daily norm of fructose for the body is 25-30 g, divided into 2-3 servings. If you have insulin resistance, then the daily fructose intake is reduced to 10-15 g. One serving is one fruit or a cup of berries.
Also, berries and fruits have a sufficiently high acidity, which means they can provoke acid belching, gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome, etc., so it is better to wait 20-30 minutes after the main meal, and then proceed to berries and fruits. In this case, the main food will prevent irritation of the mucosa.
