But you don’t necessarily have to nix all sweet foods to keep your sugar levels in the black.
Somefruitscan be surprisingly helpful choices!
As a nutritionist, here are six fruits I recommend for keeping your blood sugar low.
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Then, don’t miss this list of thebest drinks to lower your sugars.
Blackberries
In the summertime, who can resist a bowl of fresh blackberries?
Not familiar with the glycemic index?
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It’s a scale that measures how much certain foods raise blood sugar.
Blueberries
The berry bonanza continues.
Want to amplify these effects even further?
Per cup, wild blueberries have over6 grams of fiber.
They’re alsoteeming with antioxidantsthat can reduce overall inflammation.
Apples
Underneath apples' everyday persona lies a wealth of benefits for blood sugar.
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They’re fruits, folks!
(But maybe…also…vegetables?
Just be aware that tomato sauces and other tomato products often add sugar.
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Choose raw tomatoes to take advantage of the most nutrients and antioxidants.
Oranges
You’re not alone if you believeorangesare a no-no for lowering blood sugar.
Although orange juice can definitely send blood glucose sky-high, whole oranges are another story.
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Medjool dates, for example, have a glycemic index ofaround 55.
So, unlike refined sweeteners, they won’t send your sugar soaring like a rocket to the moon.
Try making a date paste by blending dates and a bit of water until smooth.
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Add this paste to recipes in place of other sweeteners, tasting as you go.
