The Smart Diabetic Fruit Guide: Balancing Blood Sugar and Nutrition
đź’ˇ The Golden Rules of Eating Fruit with Diabetes
- Always Pair for Protection: Never eat high-GI fruits on an empty stomach. Always pair your fruit with a source of healthy fat or protein—such as a handful of almonds, a spoonful of peanut butter, or a serving of Greek yogurt. This slows gastric emptying and flattens the glucose curve.
- Skip the Juices and Smoothies: Industrial blending tears apart the natural cellular structures and fibers of the fruit. Drinking fruit liquid forces your liver to process a large volume of fructose instantaneously. Stick to whole, intact pieces of fruit instead!
