nutrition BY ELISA BOSLEY
WATCHING YOUR
WEIGHT? CHOOSE THESE FIBER-RICH, NUTRIENT-DENSE OPTIONS
fruits Low-sugar
some fruits have similar effects on blood sugar as breads, pastas, and other high- carbohydrate foods. “Both fiber and water drastically reduce the glycemic index of fruits,” say Jade Teta, ND, and Keoni Teta, ND, LAc, coauthors of Te Metabolic Effect Diet (William Morrow, 2010). “Not only that, water and fiber help people feel full faster and for longer. In our view, this is how you should evaluate high-fiber foods: How much fiber and water is there compared to starch or sugar?” Te good news is that low-sugar, high-fiber fruits are often the ones with the
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most antioxidant punch, providing disease-fighting benefits along with weight loss help. Get your fill of these diet-friendly fruit choices. ➻
ummer’s fresh-fruit cornucopia offers a delectable way to up your intake of valuable phytochemicals. But if you’re watching your weight, certain choices may be better than others. Because of a poor fiber-water-sugar ratio,
HIGH-SUGAR FRUITS
(avoid if you’re trying to lose weight)
Bananas Dried fruits Figs
Grapes Mangoes Pineapple
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