Dr Michael Mosley says ditching this one common fruit can boost weight loss (2024)

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Dr Michael Mosley says ditching this one common fruit can boost weight loss? ›

"Fruit is great if you're healthy but if you have weight to lose, then switching to less sugary fruits like apples and berries might be wise," he said in a conversation with sbs.com.au. Some fruits are very high in sugar, such as mangoes which can contain up to 45 grams of sugar per fruit.

Some fruits contain compounds that may help reduce body fat. These may include apples and grapefruit. Rhubarb, a vegetable commonly prepared like a fruit, also contains compounds that may support the body's metabolism of fat.

The fruit diet should be followed for only 3 consecutive days. It proposes a total intake of 900 to 1000 calories per day. On the first day of the diet, you should only consume whey protein, vegetables and healthy fats. On the second and third days, you can eat fruit and 100 to 125 g of lean proteins.

Dr Mosley, who created the Fast 800 diet and popularised the 5:2 diet, claims bananas aren't as beneficial as you think when it comes to weight loss. He acknowledges you should eat fruit and veg, but urges dieters not to eat more than seven portions in a day.

The Fast 800 diet is a form of intermittent fasting, where you stop eating for a large part of the day, and the rest of the day's food is inspired by a Mediterranean Diet. Dr Mosley fasts for 12 hours a day, he told SBS, waking at 7am and having his breakfast at 8am after an hour of exercise and work.

Fruits that are rich in antioxidants, such as grapefruit and kiwis, are known for burning belly fat when coupled with regular exercise and other low-fat whole foods.

Berries are a good source of fiber and antioxidants, which can help reduce inflammation and promote weight loss. Some berries that are good for reducing belly fat are strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries.

Avoid sweet fruits

Enjoy berries, apples and pears, which have less sugar than sweet, tropical fruits such as mango, pineapple and melon.

That's because a variety of fruits—all fruits—in moderate portions can aid in weight loss. Natural substances in fruit—including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fiber, and prebiotics—are incredibly good for you, not only in terms of protecting against chronic diseases but also for managing your weight.

Senior dietitian Victoria Taylor says:

It's possible to have too much of anything, even healthy foods like fruits and vegetables. But as around three-quarters of us don't meet the 5-a-day recommendation, most of us shouldn't cut back on fruit or veg.

What does Michael Mosley recommend for breakfast? ›

Dr Mosley said his best four breakfasts were porridge, overnight oats, eggs - especially omelettes and kippers.

If you want to try going lower-carb then white bread, white pasta, potatoes and sugars, including maple syrup and agave nectar, are best eaten sparingly, if at all. They are easily digestible carbohydrates, meaning they are rapidly absorbed by the body, creating a big spike in your blood-sugar levels.

How does the Fast 800 work? The first stage of the diet works on the premise that when we eat refined, typically 'white' carbohydrates, like white bread, pasta and rice, they are easily broken down in the gut to release sugars which, over time, leads to fat accumulation and possible insulin resistance.

This fast is a modified way to clean out the system, eating nothing but fresh fruit for three days. Active fasting will allow your body to full empty out and get clean; giving your metabolic organs a chance to rest and renew. The key is planning the meals and snacks ahead of time.

1. Which fruits should be avoided for weight loss? Fruits such as bananas, grapes, cherries, pineapple, and mangoes should be consumed in moderation due to their higher sugar and calorie content.