Saturday, January 16, 2021

What fruits should diabetics avoid?

 

I am a 40 year old female and I was diagnosed with diabetes. I want to change my diet to hopefully reverse this. What fruits should diabetics avoid?



Fruits are valuable sources of vitamins, minerals and fiber. They contain water important for our hydration and they are naturally flavored with fructose and glucose. Sweetness differs among fruits. Tropical fruits and figs are high on the list of sugar content. Independent of our choice of fruit, fruit should not exceed one cup (serving) at the meal. It should always be part of a mixed meal with proportions of other nutrients i.e. protein, vegetables, starch on the plate  as featured in my book:  A Blueprint for Healthy Eating: Your Diet Guide for the New Millennium. A mixed meal ensures a smooth glucose response with or without medication. 




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