Apples
Apples have a low GI and are great to manage insulin resistance. With low calories and a dense, delicious taste – it is the perfect snack. Pair it with your favourite nut butter to make it a filling snack or consume one medium-sized apple a day.
Pears
These have a low GI and are high in fibre content, a perfect combination to cater to your weight loss.
Oranges
It’s a citrus fruit with a high Vitamin C content. It’s high in antioxidants and the fibre content makes sure that your blood sugar levels do not spike and gradually absorb the sugar in the blood.
Kiwi
As flavourful as it is, it has a low GI and high Vitamin C, Vitamin E and potassium content and can be incorporated into your diet as a midday snack.
Grapes
Not only are grapes packed with fibre and vitamins, they also have large amounts of antioxidants. One cup of grapes can help you stay full and satiated.
Berries
Berries of all kinds – blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and blackberries are an excellent source of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory components. These are an important part of daily diet and are a great addition to overnight oats, Greek Yoghurt or to smoothie bowls.
Bananas
Bananas have higher levels of sugar and hence they should be eaten in portions. Bananas are packed with potassium, Vitamin C and B6. They also make a great pre-workout snack to help give your body a boost of energy. You can pair it with your favourite nut butter.
Cantaloupe
It has a moderate GI and high water content. And like most melons, it is best to be consumed in moderate quantities to avoid blood sugar spikes.
Watermelon
It’s everyone’s favourite fruit in summer due to the high water content, but many don’t know that it’s rich in GI. However, one can consume watermelon in small quantities as it helps calm down the inflammation in the body.
