Don’t fear fruit: Here are perfect fruits for weight gain or loss and diabetes

Studies have indicated that consuming fruit is linked to consuming less calories and could potentially aid in weight reduction.

While certain fruits can help gain weight and some can be part of a diabetes-friendly diet. However, the secret to enjoying fruit’s benefits without suffering any negative consequences is moderation and balance.

Dr Subrata Das, HOD – Internal Medicine and Diabetology at Sakra World Hospital in Bengaluru, shared, “One and a half cups of fruit should be consumed daily by adults, and according to standards, fruit should make up 25% to 30% of your complete diet. While fruits naturally contain sugar, they are not as likely as other sugar-filled foods to cause weight gain. Fruit contains dietary fibre, which lowers blood cholesterol and increases feelings of fullness.”

She added, “On the other hand, eating too much fruit might have negative effects. Fruit sugar excess may be linked to diabetes, weight gain, and problems with kidney and pancreatic diseases. Inadequate intake of vitamin B12, calcium, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids can also result in tooth decay. Those who want to gain weight quickly should see a doctor since increases in weight that don’t make sense could be signs of an underlying medical condition.”