Jakarta, goldensamoyed Indonesia
—
Many people are trying to downgrade
body weight
choosing to stay away from fruit because it is thought to contain too much
sugar
.However, this view turned out to be wrong.
Gastroenterologist and cookbook author, Will Bulsiewicz, emphasizes that fruit can actually help you lose weight.Through a post on his Instagram account, he called the notion that fruit makes you fat an “unreasonable myth.”
“There are claims out there that fruit causes weight gain. This is completely absurd,” Bulsiewicz said in his video, reporting
EatingWell
.
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He explained that a number of studies have proven that increasing fruit consumption does not make you gain weight, and can even help you lose it.
One of them, a 2020 study published in the National Library of Medicine found a link between increasing fruit and vegetable intake and weight loss in women.
According to Bulsiewicz, this is caused by the high fiber content and low calories in fruit.This combination keeps the stomach full longer, helps control appetite, while maintaining a healthy digestive system.
“Fruit is amazing. Stop the habit of running away from fruit, and start running towards fruit,” he said while showing the peach in his hand.
Apart from helping maintain weight, fruit also provides many other health benefits.The vitamin, mineral and antioxidant content can support heart health, improve the gut microbiome and reduce the risk of cancer.
In other words, the natural sugars in fruit are very different from the added sugars in processed foods.Fruit not only provides a sweet taste, but also a ton of nutrients that are beneficial for the body.
So, if you are trying to lose weight, don’t be afraid to include fruit in your daily menu.You can make a fresh fruit salad or a yogurt smoothie, there are many delicious and healthy ways to enjoy them.
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