Want to Lose Weight? Avoid These 5 Fruits (And Discover Which Ones You Can Enjoy)

Many of us include fruits in our diets, often unaware that they can be high in calories and sugars. While these sugars are natural, when dieting, it’s sometimes best to limit even fruit intake, as it can hinder progress in shedding extra pounds.

Here are five fruits to avoid during a diet: any kind of dried fruit, which often contains added sugars and other fattening substances; bananas, which are high in sugar and calories; grapes, also rich in sugar; mango; and pineapple.

Before you start worrying about what’s left to eat, here are five fruits you can enjoy with peace of mind, even while dieting. These fruits are low in calories and help promote satiety: blueberries, apricots, grapefruits, strawberries, and apples.

And what about melons or watermelon, especially in the summer? A cup of diced watermelon or melon contains about 60 calories. If you’re counting calories, consider whether it’s worth “spending” them on such fleeting enjoyment. If you choose to indulge, you may need to adjust other parts of your diet to maintain your progress.