It's Sugarless Saturday again! To have a balanced diet, it is essential for you to consume enough fruits. However, have you ever realized that some of your favourite fruits have way too high sugar content? If you need to keep a check on your sugar intake, there are some fruits you must take while you must avoid the others. We bring you 5 fruits that have a low sugar content and are great for your health
Apples
An apple a day keeps the doctor away! This sounds right, doesn't it? An apple is the perfect fruit for diabetics and for those who are looking to cut down their sugar intake. Apples are not only low in calories but also high in fiber. They fill your stomach and cut down the blood-sugar swings as well. Apples are also high in quercetin and phytonutrients that lower the risk of heart diseases in addition to diabetes.
Strawberries
The not so sweet, luscious red strawberries are also on the list of low sugar fruits. They are not only low in calories but the carbohydrate content in strawberries is also pretty less. Strawberries are high in fiber, which helps you stay fuller for a longer period of time. The longer you remain full, your carbohydrate intake will be lesser.
Papayas
The good old papayas have an array of health benefits. They are not just loaded with vitamins and minerals but they also have a very low sugar content. According to studies, Papayas can slow down the progression of type 2 diabetes by aiding in complete secretion of insulin.
Oranges
Just an orange or two gives you all the vitamin C you need for a day. Oranges only have just about 15 grams of carbohydrates and 62 calories. They also contain folate and potassium, which can help normalize your blood pressure. Also, other citrus fruits like grapefruit, sweet lime also have low sugar content.
Peach
The healthy peaches are loaded with high fiber content, wide range of vitamins, low GI value and powerful antioxidants with very low sugar content. Peaches contain vitamins, fiber and potassium. You could mix it in your ice tea to make it even tastier. You can even make a fruit smoothie by whipping peach slices with low fat milk and just a hint of cinnamon.
Enjoy your Sugarless Saturday with these healthy fruits and take a break from that sugary dessert.
