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“No one has ever come to my office because they’re eating too much fruit,” says Alpert. “That said, over indulging may prevent weight loss or cause you to plateau.” Adding to the confusion, several years ago, Weight Watchers (now rebranded as “WW”) made fruit “a ‘free food’. People got the green light to eat as much of it as they want,” says Shapiro. Yes, fruit is better than candy or cake—it’s naturally packed with minerals, antioxidants and fibre—but the “zero point” snack still has a significant amount of sugar. Limit yourself to one or two servings a day, says Alpert, who recommends lower-sugar options such as berries, apples and citrus fruits. Also, pay attention to portion size. A large apple actually counts as two servings and dried fruit is basically “nature’s candy”, Shapiro says. One serving is a measly half cup.