Concert Fruits Lowest in Carbs,
Concert Fruits Lowest in Carbs, According to Dietitians These fruits can be suitable for low-carb diets and provide fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to protect health. Fruits tend to have more carbs than vegetables because of their natural sugars fructose, glucose and sucrose which give them their sweet taste, says Patricia Bannan, a registered dietitian in Los Angeles. But unlike refined carbs, whole fruits also deliver fiber, water, vitamins, antioxidants, and essential nutrients like potassium, folate and vitamin C, making them a nutrient-dense option, she notes. The fiber also slows digestion, helping prevent blood sugar spikes and making whole fruit naturally filling, Bannan adds. Sponsor add Low-carb diets tend to be low in fiber, which is important for heart and gut health, so that's where certain fruit can make a difference as one of the low-carb foods to include. Most adults should eat about 1.5 to 2 cups of fruit per day, according to MyPlate, the gove...