nobody can say how much fruit should be allowed on the paleo diet, although fruit is absolutely paleo, because there are wild fruits all over the planet and must have existed in paleo times.

eat whatever amount makes you feel best.

I eat about 3 pieces a day, and did so even when I was was losing weight. I'm unswayed by the notion that some fruits are better than others (there is lots of good data on the pectin & flavonoids in apples, for instance, and on their favorable impact on bacteria in the digestive tract) so other than bananas and an occasional persimmon or pineapple or mango, I try to eat seasonal local fruits, so for me that means peaches & plums & berries & nectarines in the summer, apples & asian pears in the fall and winter.

And I do eat avocado every day, but don't think of it as a fruit even though I know it is. Ditto with tomatoes, which I eat in summer.

I eat ALOT of fruit and stay super lean. I think that if you are eating very large amount of fat and fruit together you will either maintain or even gain weight. Cutting out one macro-nutrient, whether that be fat or carbohydrate usually results in weight loss. If you are very active I think you should be ok. If you find yourself gaining weight then cut it out! If not and you feel fine, keep eating it.

With absolutely no science to back it up - meh - eat what you're craving. If Grok came across a huge orchard, that's what he'd eat. Diversity is key here. Mix it up. The smoothie I'd avoid - even if you're the one doing the processing, it's still a processed food. Seasonality has a play in this too - eating cleaner is for you and the planet, so if your fruit is being shipped in from across the globe, both of you are losing.

Yes, you can eat too much fruit, but if you're not going overboard and are diversifying your intake, you should be okay. Listen to your body - some days you'll really crave the fructose. Cutting out the processed foods and refined sugars will throw you for a loop for a little while.

I'm about your bmi... 5'8 127 lbs. I eat lots of fruit and have noticed a change in my body composition on paleo even with the heavy fruit intake. Idk why people are telling you to cut the smoothie... I have one daily and find that it is a great way to get lots of fruit and fat in me. I usually put a banana, lots of berries, coconut milk, and nut butter in mine.

I usually eat a smoothie a day an also eat a large salad, loaded with apples, dried fruit, pomogranete etc. I think fruit is great and super healthy... I LOVE it too!

I think it all depends on the person. If you eat a lot of fruit and are fine with it, i.e doesn't cause blood sugar crash, no bloatings or sugar cravings, then go for it. Considering you say you don't need to lose weight and need carbs for your weight lifting, then it should be fine. You could also include (sweet) potatoes for carbs if you get bored of fruit. Personally I prefer a protein/fat breakfast but everyone is different.

However, if you find yourself putting on weight then I'd reconsider your intake

If the worst thing you are eating is some fruit than you are doing better than 99% of the population in the United States. With that being said, you stated you were happy with your weight so if you are not gaining weight on the fruit can you should be fine. I do prefer a high protein/high fat intake if I do eat breakfast and save any carbohydrates for later in the day post workout. It might be worth trying as a fruit smoothie probably leaves you pretty hungry around mid morning. Congratulations on cutting out the processed crap and again, if eating some fruit is the worst thing in your diet, you are in good shape.

Matt
PhysiqueRescue.com

i think the amount you're eating is totally fine. i usually eat 1-3 pieces of fruit a day. just depends what i'm in the mood for. now if i have medjool dates in the house, all bets are off.

It's obviously different for everyone. Me, I eat absolutely no fruit. I feel at my best that way.

If you're not looking to lose fat, fruit should be fine. You're maintaining. I am losing fat so I avoid fruit unless as a treat

Ack Joanna! I have Medjool dates in the house all the time because "they are paleo" lol. (apparently not!) I am learning more every day..... at least I have cut out the processed stuff.... now to work on cutting down on fruit. Thanks all.

That depends on which fruit you have been eating, there are some fruits which would consist of much more calorie then you think. It would be best if you keep calorie chart with you that is available at the market. If your are on a fruit diet then you can also go for Edible fruit arrangements which that you will enjoy to eat.