5 Fruits You Should Be Avoiding When Trying to Lose Weight

Sep 26, 2018

Most people believe that lots of fruit will help them lose weight. Here are some to avoid, though, when losing weight.

Even though apricots have their health benefits, you'll want to avoid them when attempting to lose weight. If you eat apricots in large quantities it's likely you'll experience some complications with your digestion.

This can be further complicated by the apricot stone. The most dangerous component of apricots is the amygdalin. 

• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Fainting 
• Hydrogen Cyanide
• Potentially Poisonous

Strawberries! Strawberries are loaded up with water, Vitamin C, and fiber, while simultaneously containing minuscule amounts of sugar. Have cellulite? Strawberries can help you out, too.

Pears are also a risk to your digestive system. As a matter of fact, there's a good chance you'll get constipated if you eat too many of them. It's not an ideal situation - especially if you want to lose weight.

Melons And Watermelons! Here are some benefits of melons:

• Loaded With Fiber And Water
•  Gets Rid Of Harmful Toxins
• A Great Warrior Against Acne
• Helps Rid The Body Of Cellulite
• Good Form Of Hydration On A Hot Day

Avocados are all the health rage nowadays, but there's reason to believe that if you're looking to lose weight, they're not the best food choice. People might think they can consume large amounts of avocados, especially when celebrities and athletes make them all the buzz.

However, avocados are better used when spread on other foods, especially in small portion sizes.

Forest Berries! Forest berries have practically no negative side effects on your body when you want to lose weight. They have a very small amount of sugar in them and are loaded with antioxidants and Vitamin C. Believe it or not, forest berries will actually help your body burn fat when you're working out and losing weight.

Grapes are more harmful than you might think. They're one of the top foods to avoid if you want to lose weight. Grapes are super sugary, which in turn has a negative effect on your teeth and enamel.

All that sugar can contribute to rotting teeth. Not to mention, their seeds have a horrendous effect on your intestines. Also, the skin of a grape can be especially difficult for your body to digest.

Apples! Apples are one of the healthiest foods to eat and are virtually not damaging to your body in any way, shape, or form. Apples literally have no fat in them. Here are some ways apples aid in a healthy lifestyle:

• Keep You Hydrated
• They contain Fiber
• Helps Rid The Body Of Cellulite

For a person looking to lose weight, bananas are the top food to avoid. This is largely in part due to the bananas ability to actually stop a cell from breaking up unhealthy fats stored in your body. This is probably due to the fact that they take forever to digest.

Grapefruits! Grapefruit has superpowers for those looking to lose weight. They actually contribute to the calorie burning process, and even have properties that help the body break down fat better than almost any foods out there.

Were you as surprised as we were when finding out this information about some of our favorite fruits? Let us know in the comments! And make sure you pass this on to your friends and family to make sure they are better informed on their fruits too! 

Our content is created to the best of our knowledge, yet it is of general nature and cannot in any way substitute an individual consultation with your doctor. Your health is important to us!