Eating fruit is an important aspect of losing weight. Replacing snacks such as biscuits and crisps with the healthier alternatives of an apple, a banana or an orange is a lifestyle change which will inevitably accelerate weight loss plans.
That being said, health expert Dr Michael Mosley argues that while this is generally a good approach to take, the same can't be said for every variety of fruit. The TV personality, who has worked for the BBC since 1985 and regularly appeared on ITV's This Morning, has provided a list of fruits that should be avoided for those looking to shift weight at a quicker rate.
The journalist, author and presenter has written various diet books and featured in many TV shows, creating the popular 5:2 diet in the process. He himself lost 1.4st and even reversed his diabetes through altering his diet and exercise routines, as the Express reports.
