It is said to have a similar effect to the anti-diabetes drug metformin.
Packed with minerals and vitamins that are essential to health, fruits can be very sweet and can quickly cause blood sugar levels to spike. And too many spikes in blood sugar can lead to energy slumps, fatigue, cravings, headaches and even irritability throughout the day. Fortunately, not all fruits are created equal…
Some fruits have a low glycemic index – this index represents the speed with which the carbohydrates consumed will be digested and arrive in the blood – which offers several health benefits, including weight management, stabilization of cholesterol and blood sugar levels. They are rich in dietary fiber, especially soluble fiber such as pectin which promotes the feeling of satiety, helps slow digestion and delays the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream. Also thanks to its polyphenols (incredible antioxidants), this fruit is particularly interesting for people with prediabetes or diabetes.
In a study Presented at the Quebec Convention Center, researchers from Laval University followed around fifty people who were at the beginning of obesity or who were suffering from the onset of type 2 diabetes (diabetes mellitus).When they consumed about 250 grams of this fruit per day, the equivalent of a large bowl (without the addition of sugar of course), it could significantly reduce glucose intolerance, improve insulin sensitivity and reduce the overall risk of diabetes by 18%.“, explains the lead author of the study. According to him, this fruit would have a similar effect on patients as metformin, a drug commonly prescribed to treat patients with type 2 diabetes.
This hypoglycemic fruit is one of the most popular red fruits in spring and early summer: the strawberry. It is low in calories (30 calories per 100g) and very low in sugar (6% sugar of its total weight compared to 12% for bananas and 16% for grapes). This fruit is also excellent for the heart: the antioxidants and polyphenols present in these berries have been shown to reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, responsible for many heart diseases.