Message #24428

[mccoy]

Steve, I do not agree with those who say not to eat fruit. Recently, there is this demonization of fructose, which requires an hepatic metabolism similar to alcohol. But natural fructose and sugars in fruit enjoy the synergy of fibers, polyphenols and other phytochemicals. Only habit I changed, I'm eating fruit with skin when possible. I'll eat the white fibre underneath the skin of oranges as well.
Fruits make up a very digestible and healthy source of carbs. Those who need to cut carbs for other purposes need to cut fruit, but I'm happy I don't need it. Fruit, like Yogananda says, is among the most sattwic fruit and only exceptionally we should avoid it (another reason may be dental pains for its acidity, but that deserves a visit to the dentist and a source of vitamins D and K₂)