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Fruits Are Not Created Equal
Fruits with higher and lower amounts of sugar
Fruits are quite important in a healthy diet. They provide essential vitamins and minerals, antioxidants, plus a whole lot more including fibre that is vital in digestion.
For sure, fruits differ from one to the next. In size, in shape, in the vibrancy of colours, in looks, in taste — whether they are sweet or super-sweet, sour or super-tart.
But fruits are not created equal when it comes to sugar content. There are some that can be eaten without worrying about their sugar content.
Other fruits are consumed with suggested portions in mind. This comes with the assumption that everyone reading this is health-conscious, and that eating more sugar than our body needs is to be avoided.
So what are these fruits with high to very high sugar content?
Grapes
A rich source of antioxidants, and has anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. A cup of grapes contains 23.2 grams of sugar. Eating half a cup of grapes is suggested.
Bananas
A rich source of potassium and fibre, a banana has about 15.4 grams of sugar. Eating a small banana, or half a large one is suggested.
Mangoes
A tropical fruit that most everyone loves. It is rich in vitamins A and C, potassium and beta carotene. A cup of diced mango has 22.5 grams of sugar. Half a cup is suggested (but, with me being a lover of mangoes be it green or ripe, I couldn’t possibly eat just a measly half a cup.)
Pomegranate
