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Fruits & Vegetables That Are Low in Sugar

Fruits & Vegetables That Are Low in Sugar

Harvard University recommends eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables each day. However, not all fruits and vegetables contain the same mix of nutrients or amount of sugar. All of these foods are vital for optimal health, but some fruits and vegetables are also extremely low in sugar, which makes these foods even more beneficial for people who have diabetes or blood sugar problems.

Artichokes

    Artichokes are high in fiber, which is essential for healthy digestion.
    Artichokes are high in fiber, which is essential for healthy digestion.

    The University of Michigan Health System says that artichokes help prevent indigestion and high cholesterol. This vegetable has a robust or nutty flavor that is usually an acquired taste. Artichokes are low in calories, sugar and high in other nutrients such as vitamin C, potassium and fiber. One artichoke typically contains 1 gram of sugar or even less depending on the size. Flavor and texture varies depending on the variety. Green Globe artichokes are dark in color and have more of a nutty taste compared to other varieties. Desert Globe artichokes also have a slight nutty flavor, but tiny thorns are seen on the exterior of the vegetable. Other varieties include Big Heart and Imperial Star. Steam this hearty vegetable and add it to pizzas or include it as a side dish with your dinner.

Spinach

    Enjoy a spinach salad several times each day.
    Enjoy a spinach salad several times each day.

    Spinach is another nutrient-dense vegetable that is so low in sugar that it takes several cups of spinach just to equal 1 gram of sugar. This food is high in fiber and low in calories, which makes it a top pick for people trying to lose weight and maintain healthy sugar levels in their bodies. The World's Healthiest Foods website indicates that 1 cup of spinach contains high amounts of vitamins A and K, manganese and folate. Spinach is also high in iron, vitamin C and a long list of other vitamins and minerals. Eat raw spinach salads to get the highest level of nutrients possible. Steaming and other cooking methods deplete some of the vitamins and minerals from this food.

Cabbage

    Cabbage may get slightly slimy if you cook it too long.
    Cabbage may get slightly slimy if you cook it too long.

    Cabbage is another vegetable that makes the low sugar list. The World's Healthiest Foods website says that cabbage has cholesterol lowering benefits even if you steam it. Cabbage contains ample amounts of vitamins C and K and fiber along with several other vitamins and minerals. All types of cabbage contain a similar mix of nutrients, but some varieties have a slightly different taste. Enjoy savoy, red or green cabbage for dinner or lunch. You can make a cabbage stew, chop it up and put it in your salad or steam cabbage and include it as one of your side dishes.

Cucumbers

    Add chopped cucumbers to your favorite spinach salad.
    Add chopped cucumbers to your favorite spinach salad.

    Cucumbers are also another low sugar vegetable that is high in nutrients. This food contains vitamins C and A and several minerals. Cucumbers have a crisp watery taste that makes this food an excellent addition to any salad. Cucumbers have 1.6 grams of sugar per 100-gram serving.

Grapefruits

    Grapefruits are higher in sugar compared to most vegetables, but grapefruits are still much lower in sugar than many other fruits. A 100-gram serving of grapefruit contains about 6.6 grams of sugar. Grapefruits have also been touted as a weight loss super food because it is hydrating and low in calories. However, people on high blood pressure pills or other medications may not be able to consume grapefruit without their doctor's supervision because eating this food too often can cause absorption issues with medication.

Apples

    Enjoy Granny Smith, red delicious or other colorful varieties.
    Enjoy Granny Smith, red delicious or other colorful varieties.

    Apples are high in fiber and vitamin C, which is beneficial for your immune system and digestion. A 100-gram serving of apples contains 11.8 grams of sugar. This may sound high, compared to vegetables that are extremely low in sugar, but apples are still low in sugar when compared with other types of fruits such as dates, which contain 73 grams of sugar in a 100-gram serving.

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