There is no question that fruits and vegetables are an important part of the Nutrisystem diet. Some people want to make the most of this and wonder if they can eat an unlimited amount of fruits. I’m not surprised that more people ask about eating fruits than vegetables.
I heard from someone who said, “I am interested in starting the Nutrisystem diet relatively soon. But I wonder if I will be able to eat a lot of fruits. I love sweets and even though I know I will have to give up my cookies, I feel like bananas and kiwi are a substitute. decent, at least while on a diet. But I wonder if there are limitations on how much I can eat. ” I will address these concerns below.
I find there is sometimes confusion about the unlimited fruits and vegetables on this diet. Many non-starchy vegetables ARE unlimited, but only those with a low glycemic index. (Examples are tomatoes, asparagus, and broccoli.) You may already know this, but Nutrisystem encourages and provides foods that are glycemic-friendly, meaning they are lower in starches and carbohydrates to keep you feeling full and to maintain your blood sugar level. firm. You are encouraged to eat more foods that are glycemic friendly and less foods that are not.
That is why the fruits are not unlimited. They tend to be higher in natural sugars. (For example, an apple may have more than 25 grams of sugars, although these sugars are more beneficial than processed ones because they are easily converted into energy.) And although it is recommended to eat up to three servings of fruits a day, these are not unlimited. But the portion sizes are generous. For example, a serving is an apple, a banana, or a whole cup of blueberries, cherries, strawberries, or pineapple, to name just a few examples.
It is suggested to have a fruit for breakfast, plus another one in one of the main meals or as a snack. And you can have a fruit or a vegetable with dinner. That’s up to three a day if you choose fruit over vegetables for dinner. Breakfast is suggested because it is usually very easy to incorporate fruit into breakfast. Just add strawberries to your cereal or blueberries on top of your French toast. It’s also easy to add fruit to a protein-based snack. Cherries over Greek yogurt or cottage cheese are a quick, easy, and nutritious way to fit a serving into your day.
I know this question was based on having a lot of fruit but believe it or not sometimes people ask me if they can omit the fruit because they don’t like it. You shouldn’t omit the fruit, but you can substitute four ounces of pure fruit juice with no added sugar.
I know not having unlimited fruits may seem like a negative, but honestly, you are also asked to add veggies and protein. So you have a lot of new sides that you are trying to work on. So you usually have more than enough.
