Nutritionists say that we should eat at least 300 grams of fresh fruit a day, but studies have found that only 50 grams is sufficient. Nutritionists say that the human body needs 1000 milligrams of vitamin C per day, but research says that 60 to 70 milligrams is enough. Research advocates that dessert should be eaten after every meal, but an increasing number of nutritionists prefer to have dessert at the beginning. Almost all count dessert as part of the meal, which is contrary to research.

There is an even greater gap in physical exercise. Research supports the thesis that every physical activity consumes a certain amount of energy (calories) that we must add to the optimal daily amount, but some nutritionists argue differently. For them, it is important to replace the part of the diet lost through exercise (mostly water).

The problem is really big due to the starting point.

It used to be believed that 100 grams of fruit contained 70 calories, while 100 grams of bread contained 260 calories.

From this, the cliche developed that apples are healthy for weight loss. Then, that fruit is healthy for the body. Or that fruit is full of vitamins, minerals, and fibers...

Yes, it used to be like that, but not anymore today.

Today we know that fruit (especially apples, citrus fruits, and other fruits) often contain indigestible cellulose. Pears, which used to prevent diarrhea, now have a significant negative impact on body shape due to the abundance of starch and carbohydrates. Several studies have shown that today's fruit contains up to 75 % more sugar and therefore fewer other nutrients. Even dried fruit is much sweeter today and contains up to 50 % more water.

Despite the enormous differences that have occurred in the last 30 years, typical cliched advice has not changed.

The only thing that has changed is the diet of diabetic patients, which draws information from daily menus.

An apple a day is no longer valid for diabetic patients. If anything, the apple must be sour. Oranges are almost no longer on the menu for diabetics; they have been replaced by grapefruits. In general, dieticians today are allowed to eat 50% less fruit than 30 years ago. The fact is that fruit is becoming less healthy, and it is more advisable to replace it with industrial products, dietary supplements. Fruit is still recommended for liver and kidney patients, whether fresh, dried, or in compote.

And yes: even fruit compotes are not what they used to be. They once had significantly less sugar, natural sugar.

So: is fruit healthy at all?!

One more thing... Did you know that raisins and dried figs also have up to 50 percent more sugar than 30 years ago...