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Old 04-15-2013, 10:46 AM   #1  
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I'm totally stoked that on the new plan fruits are zero points!!

However, my question is, is there a limit? For example, if I eat one apple, that’s zero. But what if I eat two or three at one sitting (this gal must sure love apples! lol)...do I then have a points value to consider?
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I'm on weight watchers and count fruit as zero, however I try and stick with lower glycemic fruits and not eat to my hearts content. I usually have about 3 pieces of fruit a day. I guess my advice would be to eat a moderate amount of fruit and if you see a weight gain then examine how much fruit you are eating as well if it's a high glycemic fruit/sugary.

Also, I never count smoothies as zero even if it's all just fruit because you can fit so much fruit in one serving and end up drinking quite a few calories.

This is all my experience, and is just what has worked best for me.
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Here's a WW article about fruit:

Your Questions About Fruit Answered

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How much 0 PointsPlus values fruit is too much?
We’ll say it again: Yes, fruits and vegetables aren’t magically calorie-free just by dint of us making most of them free of PointsPlus values. We took this step to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables; foods that are nutritious, satisfying and help to encourage you to make healthy, lasting choices that will lead to weight loss.

If you’re concerned that you’re eating “too much fruit," ask yourself if you’re enjoying what you’re eating, or if you’re honestly stuffing yourself with bananas because they’re “free." Or maybe you’re blending pounds of berries and bananas with ice into big-gulp smoothies.

If you’re using fruit and veggies as a way to stuff yourself in lieu of stuffing yourself with less healthy foods, then it’s possible that you may be reaching the point of “too much." If you’re eating more than you used to, but you’re using them for healthy snacks, to bulk up your meals or as a tide-me-over when you’re down to the last few PointsPlus values for the day or week, then you’re probably OK.

The bottom line? Let your hunger, and your weight loss, be your guide.
I pretty much stick to two fruits a day. If I eat any more than that, I count it.

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Super! Thanks everyone!
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Here's a WW article about fruit:

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I pretty much stick to two fruits a day. If I eat any more than that, I count it.
This is a great blip about 0 Point fruit/veggies!!
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