veganbuilder Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 What sort of fruits are good, and why? Are there any specific reasons? Is thre also a list where I can find out how much each fruit contains? I somehow need more detailed info. on fruits, because I've ignored them. Except for apples and bananas, I don't know what else is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I woudn't necessarily say some fruits are "better" than others, but some have great health benefits that maybe others don't. Blueberries have lots of anitoxidants and are a very healthy berry packed full of nutrition. Oranges have lots of Vitamin C, avacados have lots of fat, bananas have a good amount of potassium, etc. I might have a list somewhere, I know I've seen one that will list the fruits, what vitamins and stuff like that are in there and what main benefits they have. Good question and I'll try to get back to you soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odidnetne Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 All fruits are good to eat. I definitley eat lots of citrus fruits because the vitamin C feels good when I'm training really hard. Mangoes and kiwi are other good fruits that you can get too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicanAndrew Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Everything and anything you can get your hands on. Seriously. There really is no such thing as a bad fruit. If i had to pick two though, i'd pick Bananas and Oranges/Avocados. I cant chose between the Vitamin C and the creamy goodness of Avocados. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willpeavy Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Watermelon!!! viewtopic.php?t=2601&highlight=watermelon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Some of the best fruits, nutritionally, are berries: blueberries, raspberries, strawberries. Pink and red fruits have lycopene in, an imporant antioxidant for eye health. Apples and pears are good to eat alone, as they are low glycemic (won't spike your blood sugar). Bananas are high glycemic, so are best to eat with some fat and/or protein to lower the glycemic index a bit. Choose a variety of different colors in your fruits, as each color is a sign of a different type of antioxidant. And you want a list of how much "what" each fruit contains? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollegeB Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 kathryn what are some red fruits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raw Ambition Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Why has nobody mentioned Durian?? It's called the "King of Fruits" for a reason! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmmy Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Peppers are actually better for you in terms of vit. C than oranges, so find a kind of pepper you like (sweet peppers taste pretty good, and they're in season now!) and eat it raw. After all, peppers are fruit. Bananas are an excellent fruit before a workout -- you have three or four of those and you won't run out of energy at all (I've tried it before, it works!). Cranberries are good if you have a UTI, and generally have a lot of antioxidant activity going on. Apples are good too, but pears have more fiber. Basically, eat nine servings a day of fruit and it's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbwii Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 kathryn what are some red fruits Tomato, peppers, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollegeB Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Thanks big. I guess strawberris and rasberries count too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 kathryn what are some red fruits Cherries, strawberries, raspberries, watermelon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Why has nobody mentioned Durian?? Probably because many of us haven't tried it, or can't find it locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veganbuilder Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 And you want a list of how much "what" each fruit contains? Everthing, vitamins, protein, carbs and so on. Especially bananas and apples. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Why has nobody mentioned Durian?? It's called the "King of Fruits" for a reason! Durian tastes like doodoo...there isn't another vegan food I hate more...and the places I've traveled have let me taste some of the worlds best durian which still isn't so hot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 And you want a list of how much "what" each fruit contains? Everthing, vitamins, protein, carbs and so on. Especially bananas and apples.Here's a web site someone posted on another thread. It gives the nutrtional breakdown of a lot of foods:http://www.nutritiondata.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Why has nobody mentioned Durian?? It's called the "King of Fruits" for a reason! Durian tastes like doodoo...there isn't another vegan food I hate more...and the places I've traveled have let me taste some of the worlds best durian which still isn't so hotI've never tried durian, but I've read that it taste like custard, but smells pretty aweful (like feet? or just something rotten?) Kind of makes you wonder whoever decided to try it first (since it doesn't look very appealing, all spikey and ugly, and smells bad). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaSiren Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 I had one this year. I had someone pick me up one at the Asian Market in Philly. The smell was tollerable at first as well as the taste, but then it got really really bad. The guy who got it for me (Vietnamise) said to put it in the blender and mix it with Jack Daniels. All I could think was "is it so bad, I have to cover up the taste with Jack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odidnetne Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Looking back I think the best answer to the question is to make a fruit smoothie with a lot of different fruits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Just make sure one of those fruits aren't durian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Posted September 9, 2006 Share Posted September 9, 2006 Some of the best fruits, nutritionally, are berries: blueberries, raspberries, strawberries. Pink and red fruits have lycopene in, an imporant antioxidant for eye health. Apples and pears are good to eat alone, as they are low glycemic (won't spike your blood sugar). Bananas are high glycemic, so are best to eat with some fat and/or protein to lower the glycemic index a bit. Choose a variety of different colors in your fruits, as each color is a sign of a different type of antioxidant. And you want a list of how much "what" each fruit contains? I agree about the berries. One of my favs is cantelope and it is not for the flavor but because it is high in C as well as A and some minerals . I feel the difference if I eat cantalope and berries instead of bananas and pinapple for instance, especially as you mentioned for losing weight. When I need to clear my skin I eat cantalope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caligurl Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 What sort of fruits are good, and why? Are there any specific reasons? Is thre also a list where I can find out how much each fruit contains? I somehow need more detailed info. on fruits, because I've ignored them. Except for apples and bananas, I don't know what else is good. This site has alot of great information including the list you asked for. http://www.thefruitpages.com/contents.shtml Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andesuma Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Personally.......I think bananas are overrated. Avocados have 3 TIMES the electrolytes than bananas!And they are more nutritionally diverse. Kiwis have almost double the Vitamin C as oranges! Strawberries are good for calcium.Apples have acidophilus (probiotics) on their skin.Cherry tomatoes are delicious.You can't juice bananas or avocados.. (I believe) raspberries are actually higher in antioxidantsthan blueberries.Blackberries are VERY good for bowl movements.Never eat melons with other fruits. You can end up with digestion problems and gas ifyou do improper food combining, especially with fruits. Anyhow... bottom line is, variety, variety, variety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I like this topic. Fruit is so yummy. For a long time, the only fruits I really ate frequently were bananas, granny smith apples, and oranges. I've been trying to incorporate more variety, and also to sample some of the fruits that I've never tried before or in the case of my recent trip to the asian grocery store, never heard of before. It's been a flavorful journey. The only thing so far that I've completely disliked was avocado, most other fruits I've enjoyed to some degree. Lately, I've been seeing these "horned melons" in the grocery store:http://www.swiftsubtropicals.com/images/hornedmelon.jpg I've never had one. They look really exciting and colorful, but I wouldn't know how to eat it if I bought it and I definitely don't know what to expect. Anyone ever try one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 I've found that you have to combine avocado with something to really enjoy it. I tried it plain at first and couldn't stand them. Then I made a lettuce wrap type of this with Romaine lettuce, Alfalfa Sprouts, Sunflower Seeds, Cucumber, and an Avocado, that made me like them. Also, when I went raw I sort of forced myself into the taste, and now they're delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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