Fruits - Craisens, dried figs and dates?
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Fruits - Craisens, dried figs and dates?
| Wed, 08-30-2006 - 5:58pm |
I tried to find any postings on how craisens, dates and figs would count towards a fruit serving. I use the dried ones in salads, but didn't know how much would be a serving. Is there something on the label that I can use as a guide - like how many sugars, fiber, carbs, calories, etc? Thanks!

Dates and figs (as well as raisins) are not allowed on South Beach due to the high concentration of natural sugars. Dried cranberries are allowed as long as there are no added sugars. "Craisins" have added sugars, so thery are
It's important that you vary your food choices so that you get a variety of nutrients and to avoid boredom. Here is the full fruit list.
FRUIT (Start with one daily serving, gradually increase to 3 total servings daily)
Apples - 1 small or 5 dried rings
Apricots - 4 fresh or 7 dried
Banana, medium-sized (4 oz.)
Berries, all - 3/4 cup
Cactus Pear Fruit (Prickly Pear)
Cantaloupe - 1/4, or 1 cup diced
Cherries - 12
Grapefruit - 1/2
Grapes - 15
Kiwi - 1
Mangoes - 1/2 medium (4 oz.)
Oranges - 1 medium
Papaya - 1 small (4 oz.)
Peaches - 1 medium
Pears - 1 medium
Plantain
Plums - 2
Prunes - 4