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Old Aug 15, 2012, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by dark_heart_x View Post
Well, a piece of fruit the size of a tennis ball is considered a 15 g serving of carb, that's because it contains fiber. So having your apple is good. One key piece of advice that I have from the registered dieticians I work with is that if a diet limits you on your intake of healthy foods such as fruits and veggies, it's a sign it's a bad diet! (Especially veggies! But fruit also if you do not have diabetes.)

I have a co-worker who goes on these crazy fad diets. She's not even very over weight, maybe 15-20 lbs if that. Anyway, she was once on a diet that didn't allow her to eat any veggies at all.... and she had to take vitamins instead. Such a diet is extremely unhealthy and should be avoided at all costs! Of course, she doesn't listen to anyone unless they are an advertisment.
That is good to hear, as I was extremely upset about the apparent prohibition of fruit. I love veggies, but it is boring with veggies alone. I will count an apple as a snack-appropriate 15 g of carbs. Thank you for the advice!