Here is a question I recently received from FOODPICKER.org:
I was diagnosed as having pre-diabetes earlier this year. Since then I have completely changed my eating habits and become a vegetarian. I’ve lost weight but want to lose more. Can you tell me which fruits have a high sugar content? I am wondering about apples, raisins, bananas, and strawberries. I already know I need to avoid orange juice. Thanks for your help!
Answer: Congratulations! It seems like the changes you have made are a step in the right direction! Fruit is in essential part of your diet and can be a great addition to meals and snacks. Below are some tips to help you with your daily fruit selection :
- Choose whole pieces of fruit first to maximize the vitamin, mineral and fiber content – 1 whole piece of fruit (i.e. apple, banana, pear, peach, orange) is equivalent to 15 grams carbohydrate
- Watch your portion size of dried fruit – 1/4 cup of raisins, cran-raisins or other dried fruit contain roughly 30 grams of carbohydrate
- Limit fruit juices to no more than 1x/day – 1/2 cup apple, grapefruit, orange, pineapple juice or 1/3 cup cranberry, grape, prune juice is equivalent to 15 grams carbohydrate