"Although small amounts of dried fruit make an excellent snack when combined with a healthy source of fat and protein like nuts or seeds, eating too much can cause weight gain," Jillian said. "Dried fruit is more caloric than whole, fresh fruit and contains more sugar per serving because it is in a condensed, dried form."
Since whole fruit contains water, which will keep you feeling full and hydrated, it's always better to eat whole fruit over its dried counterpart.
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