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As with anything, too much of it can be bad for you — and fruit is no different. Some fruits contain a lot more sugar than others.
But the following fruits contain the most sugar content, which can be harmful.
13. Plums.
These little babies have 8.4 grams of sugar in them and round out the bot- tom of the list. But keep your eye on the intake because they are so small you can find yourself eating a lot of them in one sitting, adding to your
sugar intake.
12. Pears.
Pears made the list? Yes, pears also have a whopping 8.4 grams of sugar but they are also 45 calories, three calories more than plums.
11. Pineapples.
While pineapples are great for a lot of things, they pack on the sugar at 8.4 grams and 48 calo- ries per serving.
10. Blueberries
At 8.4 grams of sugar and 49 calories, blueber- ries are breaking in the top 10. But they are still good for fighting fat (in moderation, that is).
9. Apples
An apple a day keeps the doctor away, right? Well, too many apples at 8.8 grams and 44 calories will bring you closer to diabetes.
8.Tangerines
How can something so small be a whopping 9 grams of sugar and 45 calories? Well, these cuties are, but
they also have great benefits
7. Kiwi
Once again, a small package, but kiwis come in at 9.2 grams and an incredible 56 calories per serv- ing.
6. Bananas
While bananas are a great source of potassium, they are also loaded with 10.4 grams of sugar and 76 calories. Use bananas for energy and to help keep your bow- els moving.
5. Cherries
Sweet cherries which are great for your sleep is an incredible 10.9 grams, and 54 calories.
4. Pomegranates
Three ounces of pomegranate contains 11.6 grams of sugar, with 70 calories, also making it quite calorie-sense.
3. Mangos
That juicy mango contains 12.7 grams of sugar in a three-ounce serv-
ing, with 60 calories.
2. Grapes
Ties for first place in the sugar department, grapes contain 13.8 grams of sugar per three-ounce serving, with 57 calories.
#1. Figs
Bite into a fresh fig and you might get lost in its soft sweetness. It also happens to be tied with grapes for the sweetest fruit award, but its 62 calo- ries take it to the number one spot.
Bored with your everyday water habits? That’s a reason to spice things up. Not only are infused waters an easy way to drink more, but they also have a number of health benefits.
Here are five water recipes that you should try:
1. Berry, Peach & Coconut Drink for: Increase Libido
Infused water can replace juice and soda in your diet. Mix and match fruit — like a berries, peach and coconut combo — for a sweet alternative and an in- creased desire “down there.” Also try: cherry and lime
2. Lemon, Cucumber & Mint
Drink for: Skin Detox
This recipe is a classic and a spa favorite. The lemon flushes out toxins, the cucumber battles water retention and the mint serves as a diuretic.
Also try: rosemary and straw- berry
3. Cinnamon & Apple Drink for: A faster metabo- lism
Both cinnamon and apple in- crease your metabolism, helping
you burn calories. Choose a sweet apple such as Fuji or honey crisp.
Also try: pineapple, grapefruit, and apple
4. Orange & Ginger
Drink for: An Immunity Boost
Packed with Vitamin C, or- anges are a natural immune booster. Ginger helps fight off diseases, too. It’s an antioxidant that’s filled with antibiotics and anti-inflammatory agents.
Also try: pineapple and ginger
5. Mango & Ginger Drink for: Pain relief
Together, mango and ginger turn into a natural pain reliever. Reach for this water recipe in- stead of the aspirin the next time you get a headache.
Also try: green tea, mint, and lime
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