Which fruit is healthy for you and which is not depends on the glycemic index, calories, fiber percentage, vitamin, mineral and antioxidant content of that fruit.

If we say that some fruits cause weight gain then there is nothing wrong in it. Yes! There are many fruits that can cause weight gain because of the sugar content or total calories and on the other hand, if we say that some fruits can make you lose weight then it is also true.

Fruits contain sugar called fructose so, if the fruits are taken in large quantities they may be proved bad for you. All the berries are considered to have a low fructose content because of which they are suggested for losing weight. If we talk about winter fruits guava, oranges and apple are some of the good fruits for you. One thing to keep in mind is that consuming whole fruit is considered good for you instead of juice. All the fruits contain water in them.

Apple is considered to be a good fruit; as you must have heard “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Apple is considered to be good because it contains soluble fiber called pectin which when ingested, swells in the stomach causing the feeling of fullness and ultimately less food intake. This fruit is considered to have a high satiety value. Apple comes under the category of low glycemic index fruits. 100 gms of apple will give you 59 calories.

In winters you will see mouth watering guavas everywhere. Guava is a fruit which is good for diabetics also. For those who are looking for a fruit which can help them lose weight, guava is the best fruit.

Guava contains high fiber, vitamins and minerals. Guava has very less sugar as compared to apples, oranges and grapes etc. Guava’s high fiber content provides a great satiety value and one feels full for longer time. Guava is good for the person who is suffering from the problem of constipation. Guava gives you 51 calories in 100 gms.

Next fruit family you will see around you in winters by their eye catching property i.e. color is Oranges, Mosambi and Kinnow. All of these are considered to be citrus fruits with high vitamin C and high fiber content. Vitamin C in itself is an antioxidant which prevents the formation of free radicals and hence, prevents cancer and heart problems also.

Make a fruit chat by mixing all the seasonal fruits and you can take the benefits of all.

We all know that all fruits contain sugar what matters is the quantity in which you are eating that fruit. “Excess of everything is bad;” so eat fruits but eat them in limit. High calorie fruits are bananas, grapes and mangoes.  Eat fruits not only for their weight losing properties but for the antioxidant and mineral contents also.