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Best fruits in diabetes

  • April 03, 2017
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Fruits and vegetables are loaded with fibres, potassium, folate, antioxidants, minerals and phytochemicals. These key and special ingredients in fruits can prevent several chronic diseases. Thus, fruits and vegetables should be essential part of food in healthy as well as diseased.

Here are the best fruits that can be safely consumed in moderation by diabetes patients

1. Blueberries: Increases insulin sensitivity and helps to efficiently process energy

2. Grapefruit: Helps in weight loss and to decrease insulin resistance

3. Avocados: Help to prevent diabetes complications and heart disease

4. Pears: Has low calorie carbohydrate and thus useful in diabetes

5. Strawberries: Helps to breakdown starch molecules

6. Apples: High on fibre and have natural elements to tackle blood sugar

7. Watermelon: Full of antioxidants

8. Oranges: Rich in fibres, vitamin C and antioxidants

9. Papaya: Rich in antioxidants, fibre and helps to bring down blood sugar

10.Guavas: Rich in vitamin C, helps to keep blood glucose levels steady and also provides energy

The content developed by Scientific Angle Publications LLP

Disclaimer: This article is for educational purpose only. Please consult a qualified doctor before taking any decisions regarding recommendations in the article or for more information.

References:

http://www.who.int/dietphysicalactivity/publications/f%26v_cvd_diabetes.pdf.

http://www.guamdiabetes.org/pdf/15-Best-Fruits-for-Diabetics-Dec-24-2012.pdf

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