If you love fruit but are diabetic, you probably think you have to eliminate fruit from your diet. Fortunately, there are some viable fruit options for you too. Here are 5 low-sugar fruits diabetics can eat.
1. Blackberries
Blackberries have only 4-5 grams of sugar per 100 grams. This means that it is relatively low in sugar for you. They are also rich in antioxidants. According to the Mayo Clinic, you can eat up to one cup of blackberries, which is about 15 grams of carbohydrates.
2. Strawberries
Another berry you can eat that is low in sugar is the strawberry. In 8 medium-sized strawberries, there are only 8 grams of sugar. They are also high in fiber and a good source of vitamin C. You can eat up to 1 ¼ cups of whole strawberries and still be within a single serving range of 15 grams of carbs.
3. Lemons and Limes
If you’ve been avoiding lemon and lime flavored sparkling water or salad dressing because you were worried about the sugar content of these citrus fruits, there is no need. At 2 grams of sugar or less per fruit, you can afford to be a little more liberal with your lemon and lime consumption.
4. Peaches
Peaches are also on the list of a relatively low sugar fruit you can eat. One medium peach contains about 15 grams of carbs, so that will equal one diabetic snack for you. Peaches are very nutrient-dense. They are a great source of fiber, potassium, and vitamins C and A.
If you prefer your peaches canned, make sure you choose packed in their own juice or in water. Otherwise, the heavy syrup variety will be high in sugar.
5. Oranges
And lastly, oranges have about 14 grams of digestible sugar. So, aside from being a great source of vitamin C, one medium-sized orange is also better for you than drinking store bought orange juice.
Final Thoughts
These are only 5 low-sugar fruits diabetics can eat, but there are more available. Being diabetic doesn’t mean you have to ban the health benefits of fruits from your life. Find low-sugar varieties like these, and work them into your daily meal plan.
