Diabetes types & treatments

Top 10 Fruits for Diabetics

 People usually think that a diabetic person should avoid eating Fruit because they are sweet. But the fact is there are several fruits that are effective in controlling blood sugar. Consist of minerals, vitamins, antioxidants and phytonutrients, fruits are ahealthy part of any diet.

Here are Top 10 Fruits for Diabetics

1. Apples

 Apples may offer prevention against diabetes. Apples have high vitamin C, soluble fiber, and antioxidants and also have pectin which helps detoxify the body and removing harmful waste elements. It decreases the need of insulin in diabetics by up to 35%.

2. Cherries
Cherries contain beta-carotene, antioxidants, potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, iron, fiber and folate. Cherries also contain anthocyanins which help in decreasing blood sugar and improving insulin production by up to 50 percent. 

3. Black Plums
Black plum is known as Jambul or Jamun in India helps a lot in controlling blood sugar. It contains ellagic acid, anthocyanins, and hydrolysable tannins which makes this fruit extremely useful for a diabetic

                                                                                                                                                            

4. Guava contains lycopene, a high quantity of dietary fiber and a good source of vitamin C and potassium. All these nutrients help in controlling the blood sugar level.

5. Grapefruit
American Diabetes Association’s has recommended Grapefruit as a super food for diabetes. It is rich in vitamin C, soluble fiber. Grapefruit has the flavonoid that enhances the body’s sensitivity to insulin and also helps maintaining weight.

6. Avocado
Avocado is rich of fiber and its monounsaturated fat content helps in blood sugar controlling,  It also improve heart health. Avocado contains a good quantity of potassium, a mineral that helps in preventing diabetic neuropathy.

7. Strawberries
Strawberries are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber that help in controlling your blood sugar level. These keep your blood sugar level in control and improve your energy level.

8. Oranges
Oranges are healthy fruit that can be a part of regular diet for diabetes. Oranges contain high amounts of vitamin C, fiber, and other minerals like thiamin that help in controlling blood sugar levels.

9. Pears
Pears contain rich vitamins A, B1, B2, C, E and fiber, which help in regulating blood sugar levels, enhance the immune power.

 Pears are particularly good for Type 2 diabetics because they improve insulin sensitivity.

10. Kiwi
Kiwi decrease blood sugar levels. Kiwi has vitamin C, E and A, potassium, flavonoids, and high quantities of beta-carotene that provide protection from free radicals and enhance overall health

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