What's the deal with fruit?

Nah, I have photo evidence of you eating a strawberry on top of a pancake on your birthday last year!

Crap, you're right. Now I've got to reset my Days Without Fruit counter.

AWWWWWWWWWW Grim...if I wrap it in bacon would you try it?

I have applewood smoked bacon. I count that as a serving of fruit.

I'm actually afraid of eating fruit. I used to inhail bananas; at least two a day. I miss them, and I haven't found any flavorings that can come close.

I probably could have some blueberries, just not ready. My blood sugar is normal and I want it to stay that way.

Not a vet, but I'm 4 years out, and my body sees most fruit as pure sugar. I get sick from the fruits I love the most, so I just don't eat any at all. ( I'm not a fan of berries in any form...unless it's in jelly...haha, so I just avoid those as well. )

Our caveman ancestors who lived in places that saw long winters, learned that they must eat a lot of fruit during the hot summer months. That fruit sugar turned to fat that gave them a layer of insulation for the long winter where they would practically starve from lack of food.

During the winter they had to live on whatever game they could kill. That meant that they were lean again in the spring and would start fattening up when summer fruits were available.

People whose ancestors came from tropical climates did not need to gain huge amounts of fat and are better able to metabolize fruit.

Actually if you are weighing and tracking your food, staying high protein and low carb, then you will quickly see the problem with fruit. It has too much sugar and too many carbs.

Interesting! My family is from tropical climates... maybe it's why fruit is not a big issue for me...

I would wait for a while for you to eat fruit. I know it can be a trigger food for me. I know I have food addictions.

For me it can lead to eating other sugars.

The food choice order at WLS orientation class was presented like this: #1) dense protein first #2) vegetable second #3) "occasional" fruit third. (I remember the word "occasional" was stressed making me wonder if it was like telling an alcoholic one "occasional" sip is ok) The first couple of years post-op, I would freeze sliced banana to throw into homemade smoothies for a creamier texture. I think most nutritionists would agree berries are a good choice for protein-based smoothies, stirring into Greek yogurt, or to use as garnish on things like salad.