You will enjoy these — especially after you have been off high sugar treats for a while. When your taste buds have revived from the sugar-numbing, fruit will taste sweet and satisfying.   In general, eat the fruit in as close to a natural state as possible.  Raw fruit has the lowest GI number.  Dried fruit is a bit higher, canned fruit usually is higher still.  Juice has the highest rating of all. Why?  Because of the fiber.  Fresh, raw fruit has the most fiber and takes the longest to digest.  The more processed, the less fiber and the more quickly it is digested.

Here is a quick list of fruits you can enjoy making a part of your new lifestyle.

Apples

Blackberries

Blueberries,

Cherries

Grapefruit

Grapes

kiwifruit

Lemons

Limes

Oranges

Peaches

Pears

Plums

Prunes

Raspberries

Strawberries

Choose fresh, whole fruit if possible.  Remember to check to make sure that the fruit is not packed in sugared syrup if you are choosing frozen or canned fruit.

Is your favorite fruit not on the list?  Ask me and I’ll look it for you.  Unlike vegetables, though, there are several fruits that are in the moderate to high categories.