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    Eating fat with fruit

    I know I've seen this before but I can't remember what was discussed. What is the purpose of eating fat with fruit? I'm beginning to branch out in the fruit department. I bought some blueberries and peaches today but I'm scared to have them until I find out how to eat them properly. Besides cream, what is a good paring with fruit.
    Thanks so much,
    Susan
    My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four. Unless there are three other people.
    ~Orson Welles




    Everytime I am tempted to use food to satisfy my frustrated desires, build up my injured ego, or dull my senses, I will remember,
    That even though I overeat in private, my excess poundage is there for all the world to see.
    ------------------------------------------------------------

    "Eating like most people won't, so I can look like most people don't."
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    Re: Eating fat with fruit

    Hello
    What Rung are you on? You can have Berries on Rung 4 Berries, and you can have peaches on Rung 7 Fruit other than berries or melon. I love my berries with fresh whipped cream. Yummo!
    Sherri
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    • #3
      Re: Eating fat with fruit

      I eat berries with cheese or fresh whipped cream. It slows down the "sugar rush" to your system. It helps to keep your blood sugar stable instead of it jumping then crashing.
      ~Nichole
      Female/Back on the wagon 04.13.08



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      • #4
        Re: Eating fat with fruit

        Originally posted by Sherri View Post
        Hello
        What Rung are you on? You can have Berries on Rung 4 Berries, and you can have peaches on Rung 7 Fruit other than berries or melon. I love my berries with fresh whipped cream. Yummo!
        Sherri
        I've been on Rung 6 for what seems like forever. Actually about 6 months. I jumped to rung 7 just so I could have a peach
        My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four. Unless there are three other people.
        ~Orson Welles




        Everytime I am tempted to use food to satisfy my frustrated desires, build up my injured ego, or dull my senses, I will remember,
        That even though I overeat in private, my excess poundage is there for all the world to see.
        ------------------------------------------------------------

        "Eating like most people won't, so I can look like most people don't."

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        • #5
          Re: Eating fat with fruit

          Oh, okay, cool
          Your public profile still shows you at 14 day Induction. I love Rung 7 which is where I am now. Lots of wonderful fruit coming in season now. Enjoy!
          Sherri
          MOTHEREARTH AKA SHERRI "HOW THE WORLD TURNS AS I SEE IT"
          HT: 5'10.5-Highest weight-374 lbs.
          Began ATKINS 07-07-04 @ 334 lbs.
          Maintaned 101 lb. Weightloss
          New goals-New start 03-21-10 @ 273
          ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~inches lost~~~~
          1st mini-goal: 260
          2nd mini-goal:249
          2nd mini-goal:239
          3rd mini-goal:229
          GOAL :225




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          • #6
            Re: Eating fat with fruit

            Originally posted by Sherri View Post
            Oh, okay, cool
            Your public profile still shows you at 14 day Induction. I love Rung 7 which is where I am now. Lots of wonderful fruit coming in season now. Enjoy!
            Sherri
            Gee, I hadn't been in my profile since I signed up for the board I guess I'd better go update it.
            Thanks.
            My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four. Unless there are three other people.
            ~Orson Welles




            Everytime I am tempted to use food to satisfy my frustrated desires, build up my injured ego, or dull my senses, I will remember,
            That even though I overeat in private, my excess poundage is there for all the world to see.
            ------------------------------------------------------------

            "Eating like most people won't, so I can look like most people don't."

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            • #7
              Re: Eating fat with fruit

              cheese goes with apples, and so does peanut butter (my favourite). Cottage cheese, and yogurt might help too.

              I find I can eat fruit after a meal, or as long as I've eaten recently with no problem (I guess the fats/proteins are still digesting..it' helps). I wouldn't eat fruit by itself if i was starving...otherwise i'm usually ok to have as a snack after a meal.
              Jen, 39, F
              In maintenance



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              • #8
                Re: Eating fat with fruit

                Some nice full fat greek yogurt makes a nice addition too





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                • #9
                  Re: Eating fat with fruit

                  I don't think there is anything in the book saying you have to eat fat with fruit. Atkins mentions how luxurious it is to be able to eat berries with non-sugar sweetened whipped cream. But he doesn't say you have to.

                  I have never heard the thing about the fats slowing down the sugar rush, but it may be true. I think you are ok with or without the added fats, as slong as you are sticking to the allowed fruits, depending on how you react to it.
                  GINNY
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                  • #10
                    Re: Eating fat with fruit

                    I always try to have a fat or protein with fruit, or eat the fruit right after a meal, as Jen suggested. It definitely helps keep the blood sugar more stable.
                    Last edited by mitzimarie; June 7, 2008, 06:19 AM.


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                    • #11
                      Re: Eating fat with fruit

                      Originally posted by mitzimarie View Post
                      I always try to have a fat or protein with fruit, or eat the fruit right after a meal, as Jen suggested. It definitely helps keep the blood sugar more stable.
                      Excuse me for being an idiot but what exactly does that mean. Does that mean it might give you cravings, make you gain?
                      Thanks,

                      Susan
                      My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four. Unless there are three other people.
                      ~Orson Welles




                      Everytime I am tempted to use food to satisfy my frustrated desires, build up my injured ego, or dull my senses, I will remember,
                      That even though I overeat in private, my excess poundage is there for all the world to see.
                      ------------------------------------------------------------

                      "Eating like most people won't, so I can look like most people don't."

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                      • #12
                        Re: Eating fat with fruit

                        Originally posted by susan423 View Post
                        Excuse me for being an idiot but what exactly does that mean. Does that mean it might give you cravings, make you gain?
                        Thanks,

                        Susan
                        Yup, the fruit itself wouldn't cause a gain, but eaten on an empty stomach, there's a chance that the sugar in the fruit could cause a sugar spike, which in turn will make you fell hungrier. Doesn't necessarily happen to everyone...but does happen to most from what I know. Eating it with protein or fat will help with digestion.
                        Jen, 39, F
                        In maintenance



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                        • #13
                          Re: Eating fat with fruit

                          It also depends on the GI (glycemic Index) in the fruit. Higher the GI, the more likely it will cause cravings. That's why I stick with berries or fruit that is lower on the GI.
                          www.glycemicindex.com
                          Sherri
                          MOTHEREARTH AKA SHERRI "HOW THE WORLD TURNS AS I SEE IT"
                          HT: 5'10.5-Highest weight-374 lbs.
                          Began ATKINS 07-07-04 @ 334 lbs.
                          Maintaned 101 lb. Weightloss
                          New goals-New start 03-21-10 @ 273
                          ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~inches lost~~~~
                          1st mini-goal: 260
                          2nd mini-goal:249
                          2nd mini-goal:239
                          3rd mini-goal:229
                          GOAL :225




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                          • #14
                            Re: Eating fat with fruit

                            Ok, Thanks guys. I'll just experiment and see what happens.
                            My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four. Unless there are three other people.
                            ~Orson Welles




                            Everytime I am tempted to use food to satisfy my frustrated desires, build up my injured ego, or dull my senses, I will remember,
                            That even though I overeat in private, my excess poundage is there for all the world to see.
                            ------------------------------------------------------------

                            "Eating like most people won't, so I can look like most people don't."

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