Recently, I have come across a video on the internet which says that people with Diabetes can have as many fruits as they desire. Please advice on the same. Also, please advise what fruits can I consume in Diabetes?Diabetes management includes managing your blood sugar levels, blood lipids, blood pressure and your weight. Consuming fruits and vegetables can play a positive role in caring for your dietary part of Diabetes management. People with Diabetes can eat fruits. The concern has been that because fruits contain carbohydrates (fructose), it makes your blood sugar levels go up. Portion size and time is very important when considering the effect of fruits on your blood sugar levels. Fruits contain carbohydrates, so you need to count it as a part of your meal plan. A small portion (100 to 125g) of fruits contains about 15-20 g carbohydrate on average.Some fruits have moderate to high glycaemic index, for example- banana, grapes, mangoes. Whereas oranges, apples, pears have low glycaemic index. It is recommended to include low glycaemic index fruits in your regular diet. So they do not cause a sharp rise in your blood sugar levels as compared to other carbohydrate containing foods like white bread.Tips to enjoy fruits in Diabetes:. Always eat fruits that are fresh, local and in season.. Fruits should not be eaten with your main meals. It is best to have fruits in between meals and as a snack.. Eat fruits that have a low glycaemic index. Fruits with high glycaemic index should be eaten only in moderation... Eat fruits with some protein such as non-fat or low-fat yogurt to balance their glycaemic index.. Sprinkle fruits with cinnamon or flaxseeds. These are very helpful in balancing blood sugar levels.. Never consume fruit juice as it's robbed of all the fibre and would quickly raise your blood sugar levels.. People with Diabetes should not eat cooked fruits. It is always recommended to eat raw fruits to reap the benefits of fibre.. If you go for tinned fruits, choose one that is tinned in the natural juice rather than syrup. It is always helpful to read the nutrition label.- Rutuja AinapureConsulting Dietician
Recently, I have come across a video on the internet which says that people with Diabetes can have as many fruits as they desire. Please advice on the same. Also, please advise what fruits can I consume in Diabetes?Diabetes management includes managing your blood sugar levels, blood lipids, blood pressure and your weight. Consuming fruits and vegetables can play a positive role in caring for your dietary part of Diabetes management. People with Diabetes can eat fruits. The concern has been that because fruits contain carbohydrates (fructose), it makes your blood sugar levels go up. Portion size and time is very important when considering the effect of fruits on your blood sugar levels. Fruits contain carbohydrates, so you need to count it as a part of your meal plan. A small portion (100 to 125g) of fruits contains about 15-20 g carbohydrate on average.Some fruits have moderate to high glycaemic index, for example- banana, grapes, mangoes. Whereas oranges, apples, pears have low glycaemic index. It is recommended to include low glycaemic index fruits in your regular diet. So they do not cause a sharp rise in your blood sugar levels as compared to other carbohydrate containing foods like white bread.Tips to enjoy fruits in Diabetes:. Always eat fruits that are fresh, local and in season.. Fruits should not be eaten with your main meals. It is best to have fruits in between meals and as a snack.. Eat fruits that have a low glycaemic index. Fruits with high glycaemic index should be eaten only in moderation... Eat fruits with some protein such as non-fat or low-fat yogurt to balance their glycaemic index.. Sprinkle fruits with cinnamon or flaxseeds. These are very helpful in balancing blood sugar levels.. Never consume fruit juice as it's robbed of all the fibre and would quickly raise your blood sugar levels.. People with Diabetes should not eat cooked fruits. It is always recommended to eat raw fruits to reap the benefits of fibre.. If you go for tinned fruits, choose one that is tinned in the natural juice rather than syrup. It is always helpful to read the nutrition label.- Rutuja AinapureConsulting Dietician
