Fruits are best source for dietary fiber and nutrients although they possess natural sweetness. People suffering diabetes often wonder how to fit the fruits into their diet plan without raising the blood glycemic level. According to American Diabetes Association (ADA), fruits are loaded with vitamins, minerals and fiber and should be a part of diabetes friendly diet with an eye on portion sizes.
Jack fruit contains vitamin A, vitamin C,thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, calcium, potassium, iron, manganese and magnesium among many other nutrients. It has been found to improve insulin resistance in diabetes patients.
Pomegranate has been found to improve blood sugar statistics in diabetics people.
Although watermelons have hive GI values, their glycemic index is low, making them good fruits for people with diabetes. However it should be consumed in moderate level.
Oranges can be consumed on daily basis by diabetics as they are rich in vitamin c.
One serving of strawberry can satisfy the daily requirement of vitamin C. In a recent study people who ate strawberries along with white bread required less insulin to control blood sugar compared to people who ate white bread alone.
Papaya are good for diabetics as they are rich in vitamin and other minerals.
Pineapples possess antiviral, anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties and good for diabetics.
Guava controls diabetes and it is good for constipation. Guavas are high in vitamin A and vitamin C and contain high amounts of dietary fiber. This fruit has a reasonably low GI.
Starfruits help to reduce blood glucose level but caution needs to be exercised in case the person has diabetes nephropathy.
This is one of the best fruit for diabetics. It is known to control blood sugar. Various clinical and preclinical studies have been conducted demonstrating anti-hyperglycemic activity of jamun seeds.
SOURCE:
http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/features/fruit-and-diabetes
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/photo-stories/health-fitness/Top-10-fruits-for-diabetics/photostory/35993929.cms
http://www.healthline.com/health/type-2-diabetes/fruits-vegetables
JACK FRUIT
Jack fruit contains vitamin A, vitamin C,thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, calcium, potassium, iron, manganese and magnesium among many other nutrients. It has been found to improve insulin resistance in diabetes patients.
POMEGRANATE
Pomegranate has been found to improve blood sugar statistics in diabetics people.
WATERMELON
Although watermelons have hive GI values, their glycemic index is low, making them good fruits for people with diabetes. However it should be consumed in moderate level.
ORANGES
Oranges can be consumed on daily basis by diabetics as they are rich in vitamin c.
STRAWBERRIES
PAPAYA
PINEAPPLE
GUAVA
STARFRUIT
Starfruits help to reduce blood glucose level but caution needs to be exercised in case the person has diabetes nephropathy.
BLACK JAMUN
This is one of the best fruit for diabetics. It is known to control blood sugar. Various clinical and preclinical studies have been conducted demonstrating anti-hyperglycemic activity of jamun seeds.
SOURCE:
http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/features/fruit-and-diabetes
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/photo-stories/health-fitness/Top-10-fruits-for-diabetics/photostory/35993929.cms
http://www.healthline.com/health/type-2-diabetes/fruits-vegetables
