Called Fruit Can Make Weight Rise, Myth Or Fact?

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JAKARTA - Fruits are nutrient-rich foods that can support health if consumed regularly. However, there are also people who try to lose weight away from the fruit because they are considered to have a lot of sugar, which is considered to be able to interfere with the weight loss process.

However, this assumption is not true. The gastroenterologist, Will Bulsiewicz, emphasized that the fruit actually helped reduce the weight loss process.

Will Bulsiewicz said that the assumption that the fruit can make the body fat is a myth and doesn't make sense.

There are claims out there that say the fruit causes weight gain. This completely doesn't make sense," Will said, quoted from Eatingwell, on Friday, November 21, 2025.

A number of studies have also proven that increasing fruit consumption does not increase weight, but helps reduce it.

One of them was a 2020 study published in the National Library of Medicine, which found a relationship between increasing fruit and vegetable intake with weight loss in women.

This can happen because of high fiber content and low calories in fruit. This combination makes the stomach full longer, helps control appetite, while maintaining the health of the digestive system.

Buah itu luar biasa. Stop the habit of running away from fruit, and start running towards fruit, kata Will.

In addition to helping maintain weight, the fruit also provides many other health benefits. The content of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants can support heart health, improve intestinal microbiomes, and reduce the risk of cancer.