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BERRIES
Whether you love blueberries, strawberries, or any other type of berries, you have the go-ahead to indulge. Berries are a diabetes su- perfood because they’re packed with antioxidants, vitamins, and fiber and are low-carb. Three- quarters of a cup of fresh blueber- ries have 62 calories and 16 grams of carbohydrates. Try berries in a parfait, alternating layers of fruit with plain non-fat yogurt — it makes a great dessert or breakfast.
APPLES
Give an apple to the teacher, especially if she has diabetes. And toss one in your purse or totebagifyou’reonthego—a small apple is a great fruit choice, with just 54 calories and 14 carb grams. Apples are also loaded with fiber and a good source of vitamin C and potassium. Don’t peel your apples, though — the skins are full of antioxidants.
APRICOTS
Sweet, low-carb apricots are a summer fruit staple and a won- derful addition to your diabetes meal plan. One apricot has just 17 calories and 4 grams of carbohy- drates. Four fresh apricots equal one serving and provide more than 70 percent of your daily vita- min A requirement. These fruity jewels are also a good source of fiber. Try mixing some diced apri- cots into hot or cold cereal or toss some in a salad.
KIWI
If you’ve never tried a low- carb kiwi, you might not know that its brown fuzzy peel hides a zesty bright green fruit. Delicious kiwi is a good source of potassium, fiber, and vitamin C. One large kiwi has about 56 calories and 13 grams of carbohydrates, so it’s a smart addition to your diabetic diet. Kiwis are available year- round and will last in the refriger- ator for up to three weeks.
CHERRIES
Cherries are a low-carb, low GI choice and can safely be in- cluded in your diabetic diet. Twelve sweet cherries have 59 calories and 14 grams of carbohy- drates. Cherries, especially tart ones, are packed with antioxi- dants, which may fight heart dis- ease, cancer, and other diseases. Cherries can be purchased fresh, canned, frozen, or dried.
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