Best Fruits for Diabetics: From Apples to Plums, 5 Low Glycemic Index Fruits for Diabetes

Diabetes is caused by having excessive blood sugar in the body, when your body is unable to use blood sugar (glucose.) Which naturally means that one must cut down dietary means of sugar entering into the blood. It is very important that you choose foods that are low on the Glycemic Index. But does it mean that you have to entirely stop eating fruits, which are otherwise a great source of fibres and other nutrients? That is not the case. You may want to know more about Glycemic index and how to measure your fruits of its sugars so that you make a wiser decision and choose the fruits that are on the lower shelf of the GI. Glycemic index is a scientific ranking of how the foods we eat affect our blood sugar levels. In the 2 or 3 hours after eating the food we eat, how much does the particular food affect the level of sugar in our blood? Foods are measured against pure glucose, which has a value of 100 on the index. Even when we talk about weight, we have wired our brain to think about cutting down sugar, however, if you are not a diabetic, you might want to include fruits into your diet. Weight Loss: These Fruit and Vegetable Juices Can Help You Naturally Burn Fats Faster!

International table of glycemic index and glycemic load values: 2002, three degrees of Glycemic index that you might want to know and here are they:

High GI: Carbohydrates that break down quickly during digestion, releasing blood. The sugar then rapidly get into the bloodstream. This may cause rapid fluctuations in your blood sugar levels.

Medium GI: As the name suggests, carbohydrates break down moderately during the digestion process and release blood sugar slowly into the bloodstream.

Low GI: This is the lowest level in which carbohydrates break down slowly during digestion and release blood sugar gradually into the bloodstream, and keep blood sugar levels steady.

Lowest GI Fruits

Cherries: Cherries fall on the lowest shelf of the glycemic index ranking 22nd on GI. Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties it is known to induce sleep and help relieve pain as well.

Plums: Plums rank on 24th on Glycemic index and are one of healthiest fruits. Rich in vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants they are also known to be very healthy for your heart.

Grapefruit: Grapefruit has the GI of 25 It is known to aid weight loss, and boost your immunity as well. Grapefruit falls into the category of the healthiest fruits.

Peach: With a GI of 30, it is rich in antioxidants and dietary fibre, peaches are low on carbohydrate. Peach is rich in vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, and niacin, as well as minerals,

Apples: Not only does apple keep doctors away but it also has a GI of 34. Rich in dietary fibre and various nutrients, having an apple a day will surely keep you healthy.

Even if you are looking to lose weight, you can choose these low glycemic fruits to not miss out on the various healthy nutrients.

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