Most of us love fruits but some people think that they are not good diet foods.
On the glycemic index, fruit generally ranks quite low which is great news! A lot of diet programs rely on fruits as substitutes for meals.
However, if you are following a low carb diet it isn't necessary to use them in place of meals.
Instead you can combine them with other foods that have higher carbohydrate rankings to help balance them out.
Just be sure to pick your fruits carefully and know how they rank.
High GI foods are digested faster and are absorbed more quickly by our bodies.
This results in blood sugar spikes that are not good for your body and end up making you feel sluggish.
It also causes you to feel hungry sooner.
Eating low glycemic index fruit can help to slow down this process by keeping your blood sugar at a more constant level.
Most fruits have a fairly low rank.
Low is anything with a number from 0 - 55.
Here are a few examples: Cherries 22 Prunes 29 Apple 38 Strawberries 40 Orange 42 Banana 52 Medium GI (56 - 69) Cantaloupe 65 Pineapple 66 So, add some of these to your diet for some variety and a sometimes much needed yummy treat.
You can blend them up with some cottage cheese or yogurt and ice to make a nice refreshing smoothie.
Or combine them all for a delicious fruit salad.
Once you get started and use your creativity I think you'll be surprised at how many recipes you can use them in.
It's so much better for you than ice cream! Remember that anything with a number above 55 is considered high.
Watermelon ranks at 72 so this is one that you will probably want to avoid or at least eat more sparingly.
This combined with some discipline and exercise can help you to achieve your weight loss goals easier than ever before!