I love fruit, too, but I don't understand why you would "eat them alone to maximize the benefits." What benefits? I'm on CALP, and I only eat my fruit with a meal that includes protein and vegies. I always wondered why I was hungry an hour after eating an apple, and the answer is that insulin surge after eating fruit. As my goal is to control insulin resistance and insulin release, I agree with combining fruit and protein.
Happy spring!
E