No fruit for Britney -- a diet no-no?
Martha shared in this post that Britney Spears has made sweeping changes in her lifestyle, all resulting in what appears to be a fit body and mind. One change, however, has me wondering. Spears says she's ditched sugar and that fruit is one sugary-item she's tossed from her diet. I'm not so sure this is a healthy move.Sugar is sweet, yes. Sugar contains sugar, yes. But it's all natural -- doesn't that make it OK? I once had a nutritionist tell me to eat as much fruit as I want, while cutting back on other questionable treats. Of course, fruit has calories and calories add up but still, fruit and the sugar it contains is still a good bet for a good diet. Right? Right.
Fruit can help reduce the risk of stroke, cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, certain cancers, kidney stones, and bone loss. What's more, fruit is pretty low-calorie stuff per cup, it's naturally low in fat and sodium, and it contains no cholesterol. Fruit contains potassium, fiber, vitamin C, folate, and bunches of antioxidants. It seems fruit, then, is one food group Spears ought to be embracing. Don't you think?
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9-15-2008 @ 11:51AM
Marion said...
I'm just curious if Britney Spears was actually quoted saying that -- or if some tabloid put those words in her mouth using "inside" or "anonymous" sources.
Please cite an article where Spears herself says that she's ditched sugar, including fruit. Thanks!
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9-15-2008 @ 1:19PM
Natalie said...
You can get more nutrients from eating an equal amount of vegetables instead. For some people, even the sugar in fruit can be problematic. Fruit is generally healthy, but is not completely necessary in my opinion. I can't think of anything that fruits have that veggies don't.
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