FRUITS WHICH ARE LOW IN GLUCOSE
Most diabetics fear having fruits thinking it may spike their sugar level. But sadly, as fruits are rich in natural sugars, they don't increase your sugar level unless you take them in large quantity. But, those who wonder which are the best fruits for diabetics with low sugar, here they're-
1) Strawberries- though they've a lovely colour to attract you, aren't high in sugar, They're rich in Vitamin C, so having a cupful will give you enough vitamin but only 7 gm of sugar ! The anthocyanins boost short term memory by 100 percent in eight weeks. Reduces inflammation-Strawberries lower blood levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a signal of inflammation in the body. In a study, women who ate 16 or more strawberries per week were 14 percent less likely to have elevated levels of CRP. Flavonoids — which are responsible for the colour and flavour of strawberries — lower the risk for heart disease.Strawberries are filled with biotin, which helps build strong hair and nails. They also contain the antioxidant ellagic acid, which protects the elastic fibers in our skin to prevent sagging.
2) Kiwi- it is again rich in Vitamin C and each fruit has only 6 gm of sugar, also full of antioxidant. Helps Your Digestion with Enzymes-Raw kiwi contains actinidain, a protein-dissolving enzyme that can help digest a meal much like the papain in papaya or bromelain in pineapple. Helps Manage Blood Pressure-Kiwi’s high level of potassium helps keep our electrolytes in balance by counteracting the effects of sodium. Kiwi’s high vitamin C content along with other antioxidant compounds has been proven to boost the immune system.
3) Grapefruit- while eating even half of this fruit, your calories will only increase by 52, but benefit you with Vitamins A,c and potassium and again low in sugar. It helps in weight loss too !
4) Raspberries- even eating a cupful of these little berries will give you minimum sugar, hardly 5 gm, but gives you enough fibre.Antioxidants, Phytonutrients, Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, etc. It has the highest proportion of Vitamin C on the scale of our body’s daily requirement of nutrients. Increases immunity and slows down ageing. Protects and arrests cancer cells growth.
5) Limes and lemons -rich in Vitamin C, should be consumed fresh. they're both low in sugar, being sour, helps in weight loss. Those who daily consume lime juice in warm water with honey will vouch for it. It improves metabolism and curbs your appetite.High Blood Pressure: Drinking lemon juice is helpful for people suffering with heart problems as it contains potassium. It controls high blood pressure, dizziness, nausea as provides relaxation to mind and body. It reduces mental stress and depression.
•Throat Infections: Lemon is an excellent fruit that aids in fighting problems related to throat infections as it has an antibacterial property.
•Indigestion: The lemon juice helps to cure problems related to indigestion.
•Constipation: Lemon acts as a blood purifier and a cleansing agent. The intake of lemon juice can cure constipation.
•Fever: Lemon juice can treat a person who is suffering from cold, flu or fever. It helps to break fever by increasing perspiration.
•Dental Care: Lemon juice is used in dental care also. If fresh lemon juice is applied on the areas of toothache, it can assist in getting rid of the pain. The massages of lemon juice on gums can stop gum bleeding. It gives relief from bad smell and other problems related to gums.
Lime helps in gout, respiratory disorders, peptic ulcer, constipation, aids digestion, scurvy, arthritis and for some cancers.
6) Avocado- One raw avocado has less than a gm. of sugar. It is rich in Vitamins B5, B6, C, E , K and folate and mineral potassium, manganese, magnesium, copper, iron, zinc. It is rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids and fibre. It can lower triglycerides and cholesterol, hence considered heart healthy.
7) Cantaloupe/ muskmelon-It is rich in Vitamin A and a cupful of this fruit gives you only 14 gm of sugar. It is also rich in Vitamins A, B6, C, folic acid, niacin, potassium and fibre. Being a rich source of beta-carotene, it is good for the eyes, as anti-cancer properties.
8) Blackberries-Blackberries are rich in antioxidants that prove beneficial to prevent many types of cancer. It contains cyanidin-3-glucoside that inhibits the growth of cancer cells. So it reduces the growth and spread of tumor cells.It is also rich in antioxidants which has proved beneficial to protect damage of cells against free radicals. Blackberries contain high Vitamin C which improves skin health and good for eyes.It is a good source of Vitamin K that promotes bone health. Its dietary fiber which reduces the surge of sugar. It is beneficial in reducing Bad Cholesterol (LDL) and increase Good Cholesterol (HDL) in blood. Thus it proves helpful in preventing cardiovascular disease like heart disease and stroke.
9) Oranges- It is rich in Vitamin C, keeps infections away. An orange has only 12 gm of sugar and 70 calories and rich in fibre.Oranges contain phytochemicals that protect against cancer. Rich in soluble fibre, helps to reduce cholesterol. Rich in potassium, boosts heart health. The abundance of polyphenol found in it, helps fight viral infections.The flavonoid hesperidin found in oranges helps regulate high blood pressure, and the magnesium in oranges helps maintain blood pressure.
10) Peaches- a normal size peach has less than 13 gm of sugar, plenty of fibre.Fight obesity-related diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Peaches are rich in phytochemicals called phenols which acts as antioxidant. Vitamin A and C make peaches a great natural moisturizer; they’re often used in cosmetics. These vitamins can help regenerate skin tissue and hair growth. Being diuretic, keeps bladder and kidney healthy. Rich in selenium, which is an antioxidant protects from cancer.
11) Watermelon- It has plenty of water in it, hence people have it to hydrate themselves in the summer heat. A cup of watermelon has only 10 gm of sugar. Its seeds are also good for health.
It is always best to eat a whole fruit than have its juice, as we get enough fibre from it and gives a feeling of fullness. The fruits also gives us vitamins and minerals, along with fibre, being low in calories, helps to reduce weight.
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1) Strawberries- though they've a lovely colour to attract you, aren't high in sugar, They're rich in Vitamin C, so having a cupful will give you enough vitamin but only 7 gm of sugar ! The anthocyanins boost short term memory by 100 percent in eight weeks. Reduces inflammation-Strawberries lower blood levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), a signal of inflammation in the body. In a study, women who ate 16 or more strawberries per week were 14 percent less likely to have elevated levels of CRP. Flavonoids — which are responsible for the colour and flavour of strawberries — lower the risk for heart disease.Strawberries are filled with biotin, which helps build strong hair and nails. They also contain the antioxidant ellagic acid, which protects the elastic fibers in our skin to prevent sagging.
2) Kiwi- it is again rich in Vitamin C and each fruit has only 6 gm of sugar, also full of antioxidant. Helps Your Digestion with Enzymes-Raw kiwi contains actinidain, a protein-dissolving enzyme that can help digest a meal much like the papain in papaya or bromelain in pineapple. Helps Manage Blood Pressure-Kiwi’s high level of potassium helps keep our electrolytes in balance by counteracting the effects of sodium. Kiwi’s high vitamin C content along with other antioxidant compounds has been proven to boost the immune system.
3) Grapefruit- while eating even half of this fruit, your calories will only increase by 52, but benefit you with Vitamins A,c and potassium and again low in sugar. It helps in weight loss too !
4) Raspberries- even eating a cupful of these little berries will give you minimum sugar, hardly 5 gm, but gives you enough fibre.Antioxidants, Phytonutrients, Fiber, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Zinc, etc. It has the highest proportion of Vitamin C on the scale of our body’s daily requirement of nutrients. Increases immunity and slows down ageing. Protects and arrests cancer cells growth.
5) Limes and lemons -rich in Vitamin C, should be consumed fresh. they're both low in sugar, being sour, helps in weight loss. Those who daily consume lime juice in warm water with honey will vouch for it. It improves metabolism and curbs your appetite.High Blood Pressure: Drinking lemon juice is helpful for people suffering with heart problems as it contains potassium. It controls high blood pressure, dizziness, nausea as provides relaxation to mind and body. It reduces mental stress and depression.
•Throat Infections: Lemon is an excellent fruit that aids in fighting problems related to throat infections as it has an antibacterial property.
•Indigestion: The lemon juice helps to cure problems related to indigestion.
•Constipation: Lemon acts as a blood purifier and a cleansing agent. The intake of lemon juice can cure constipation.
•Fever: Lemon juice can treat a person who is suffering from cold, flu or fever. It helps to break fever by increasing perspiration.
•Dental Care: Lemon juice is used in dental care also. If fresh lemon juice is applied on the areas of toothache, it can assist in getting rid of the pain. The massages of lemon juice on gums can stop gum bleeding. It gives relief from bad smell and other problems related to gums.
Lime helps in gout, respiratory disorders, peptic ulcer, constipation, aids digestion, scurvy, arthritis and for some cancers.
6) Avocado- One raw avocado has less than a gm. of sugar. It is rich in Vitamins B5, B6, C, E , K and folate and mineral potassium, manganese, magnesium, copper, iron, zinc. It is rich in mono-unsaturated fatty acids and fibre. It can lower triglycerides and cholesterol, hence considered heart healthy.
7) Cantaloupe/ muskmelon-It is rich in Vitamin A and a cupful of this fruit gives you only 14 gm of sugar. It is also rich in Vitamins A, B6, C, folic acid, niacin, potassium and fibre. Being a rich source of beta-carotene, it is good for the eyes, as anti-cancer properties.
8) Blackberries-Blackberries are rich in antioxidants that prove beneficial to prevent many types of cancer. It contains cyanidin-3-glucoside that inhibits the growth of cancer cells. So it reduces the growth and spread of tumor cells.It is also rich in antioxidants which has proved beneficial to protect damage of cells against free radicals. Blackberries contain high Vitamin C which improves skin health and good for eyes.It is a good source of Vitamin K that promotes bone health. Its dietary fiber which reduces the surge of sugar. It is beneficial in reducing Bad Cholesterol (LDL) and increase Good Cholesterol (HDL) in blood. Thus it proves helpful in preventing cardiovascular disease like heart disease and stroke.
9) Oranges- It is rich in Vitamin C, keeps infections away. An orange has only 12 gm of sugar and 70 calories and rich in fibre.Oranges contain phytochemicals that protect against cancer. Rich in soluble fibre, helps to reduce cholesterol. Rich in potassium, boosts heart health. The abundance of polyphenol found in it, helps fight viral infections.The flavonoid hesperidin found in oranges helps regulate high blood pressure, and the magnesium in oranges helps maintain blood pressure.
10) Peaches- a normal size peach has less than 13 gm of sugar, plenty of fibre.Fight obesity-related diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Peaches are rich in phytochemicals called phenols which acts as antioxidant. Vitamin A and C make peaches a great natural moisturizer; they’re often used in cosmetics. These vitamins can help regenerate skin tissue and hair growth. Being diuretic, keeps bladder and kidney healthy. Rich in selenium, which is an antioxidant protects from cancer.
11) Watermelon- It has plenty of water in it, hence people have it to hydrate themselves in the summer heat. A cup of watermelon has only 10 gm of sugar. Its seeds are also good for health.
The lycopene in watermelon is especially important for our cardiovascular health and is now being recognized as an important factor in promoting bone health.The citrulline in watermelon has been shown to reduce the accumulation of fat in our fat cells.Watermelon is rich in phenolic compounds like
flavonoids, carotenoids, and triterpenoids. The carotenoid lycopene in
watermelon is particularly beneficial in reducing inflammation and neutralizing free radicals
It is always best to eat a whole fruit than have its juice, as we get enough fibre from it and gives a feeling of fullness. The fruits also gives us vitamins and minerals, along with fibre, being low in calories, helps to reduce weight.
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