Low Glycemic Load Fruits

Low glycemic load fruits are the mainstay of RFBC’s diets. The high fiber of these fruits slow down digestion and allow our liver and pancreas to not get overloaded with their sugars. This is important for those with PCOS, Insulin Resistance, and Diabetes. The high fiber content of these fruits also slows digestion which means we are full longer. You can’t go wrong with low glycemic load fruits. Read my article Diabetes and Fruit over at the Health Foodist Webzine.

At Raw Food Boot Camp, we only eat fruit with a glycemic load of 10 or under. On the papayas, if they are very ripe, pass on them. They are known to slow/stall weight loss. While bananas are on our Rawk Starz fruit list, for fast weight loss, ditch them. Same with grapes.

G = Glycemic

Fruit	G Index	Portion Size	G Load
Lime	24	120g	1
Strawberry	41	120g	1
Apricot	23	120g	3
Grapefruit	25	120g	3
Lemon	25	120g	3
Cantaloupe	67	120g	4
Guava	78	120g	4
Nectarines	30	120g	4
Oranges	44	120g	4
Pear	38	120g	4
Watermelon	72	120g	4
Blueberries	54	120g	5
Peach	28	120g	5
Plum	24	120g	5
Apple	38	120g	6
Pineapple	66	120g	6
Kiwi	52	120g	7
Mango	56	120g	8
Cherries	22	120g	9
Prunes	29	60g	10
Banana	55	120g	11
Grapes	46	120g	11
Figs	60	60g	16
Papaya	59	120g	17
Dates	36	60g	18
Raisins	64	60g	28

Check out our Rawk Starz Diet for fast weight loss guidelines.