There is this fruit factor that is good for diabetes. A diabetic should know his body and how fruits affect his blood sugar and make adjustments on the quantity of his intake of the fruit. It is recommended that they should log their blood sugar levels after consuming fruits to help improve diabetes management and avoid becoming off track.
Fruits and their carbohydrates factors
The carb content of fruits (or any food) can be determined by weighing it with a kitchen scale that measures in grams. Then multiply the weight with the carb percentage or “factor” as listed herein. Apple .13, banana .20, blueberries .14, cantaloupe .08, cherries .15, grapes .14, grapefruit .10, mango .17, orange .12, peach .10, pineapple .14, plum .13, strawberries .08 and watermelon .06.
Fruit factor
For everyone and especially for the health-conscious people with diabetes, Siri Casey (registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator) provided here are the fruits benefits and nutrients: orange, red fruits like papaya, cantaloupe and mango have beta carotene and vitamin A; melon, berries, kiwi and citrus fruit have vitamin C; apple as and pears slow the rise of blood sugar, high in soluble fiber and help control cholesterol levels; bright-colored fruits like pomegranates, berries, cherries, purple/red grapes have antioxidants that help repair damage tissues and cells.
Anti-oxidants – the major benefit
Fruits, and even vegetables have antioxidant content that give major contribution to the prevention of chronic diseases and reduce systemic oxidative stress. Generally recommended for all people, fruits are the best foods offered by nature to cure diabetes and other diseases.
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