Grapefruit, apples, avocados, and watermelon are some of the best fruits to support weight loss efforts.
Grapefruit
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A half agrapefruithas:
Research suggests eating fresh grapefruit can help with weight loss.
Oranges
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One orange has about:
Citrusflavonoidscould be helpful in the management of obesity.
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Strawberries
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In a cup ofstrawberries, you’ll get about:
8.
Peaches
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A medium peach has about:
10.
Cantaloupe
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One cup ofcantaloupehas approximately:
11.
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Be mindful that a serving of avocado is about one-third of a medium avocado or 50 grams.
Are Some Fruits Bad for Weight Loss?
Some fruits are fine in small portions but less than ideal for weight loss.
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Instead, use fruit as a substitute for sweets and other high-calorie foods with little nutritional value.
Weight loss depends on taking in fewer calories than you burn.
Most adults should aim for 1.5 to 2.5 cups of fruit daily.
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There’s no evidence that eating fruit at a particular time of day helps with weight loss.
But whole fruit is the most likely to satisfy hunger and keep blood sugar from spiking.
On the other hand,too much fibercan lead to gastrointestinal discomfort.
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And an all-fruit diet can leave you withnutritional deficiencies.
No single food alone can help you target weight loss in a specific body area.
Summary
Most fruits are nutrient-dense and good for overall health.
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Fruit alone won’t help you lose weight, though.
If the goal is to lose weight, choose fruit to replacecalorie-densesweets and processed foods.
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