When you are trying to lose weight, along with avoiding junk and highly processed food, it would be prudent to go slow on high-sugar fruits too. We are not slagging off fruits altogether because they come packed with antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients, so essential to nourish the body. Though fruits are relatively healthy, some fruits have high glycemic index with sugars such as glucose and fructose, that cause sharp insulin spikes and fluctuations in blood sugar. Fructose, the most common sugar form found in most fruits, can lead to weight gain if you do not eat them in moderation. This sugar is different from refined sugar which has zero nutritional value. The alternative is to pick high-fiber fruits that will help to slow the release of fructose sugar without causing sharp spikes and then subsequent drop, leaving you hungry all over again. As we have mentioned previously, we do not advocate eliminating fruits to lose weight because they supply ample amount of antioxidants, phytonutrients, trace minerals, good carbs, vitamins, fiber, etc. Also, dry fruits such as dates, figs, raisins, etc., have more sugar and calories than their fresh versions. Since fruits are considered an essential part of daily diet, so do not cut them off completely, just limit their intake. Here’s a list of high sugar fruits to avoid or go slow for weight loss. Also, do remember not to juice them out because this way most fruits lose their weight-loss friendly fiber. Check ...