Fresh fruit and vegetables contain many of natures natural vitamins and minerals not to mention healing properties which will enhance not only our health but our ability to shed body fat! It used to be popular thought that carbs are the enemy. I agree, we do consume way too many processed carbs and simple carbs (see previous blogs about carbs and sugars). However, as I have mentioned and spoken of many times, fruits and veggies contain a lot of fiber which bind to the natural sugar molecules, namely fructose, and slows the insulin spike and helps usher them through our systems.
Some fruit and veggies have a higher glycemic index than others. If you're looking to lose body fat while still eating whole, natural foods... take this quiz to see if you can spot which fruits and veggies are high vs. low carb...
Is This Fruit or Veggie Low-Carb?
1. Starfruit
Yes
No
2. Avocado
Yes
No
3. Peaches
Yes
No
4. Broccoli
Yes
No
5. Cauliflower
Yes
No
6. Apple
Yes
No
7. Red Bell Peppers
Yes
No
8. Cherries
Yes
No
9. Bok Choi
Yes
No
10. Peas
Yes
No
11. Asparagus
Yes
No
ANSWERS:
1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Yes
4. Yes
5. No
6. No
7. Yes
8. No
9. Yes
10. No
11. Yes
*Quiz taken from http://www.eatthis.com/low-carb-fruits-vegetables