6. Apricots
- GI: 57
- GL: 5
These delicious fruits are a smart summer-fruit option and a wonderful addition to your diabetes meal plan. One apricot has just 17 calories and 4 grams of carbohydrates. Four fresh apricots equal one serving and provide more than 50 percent of your daily vitamin A requirement.
These fruity treasures are also a great source of fiber. Not sure how to add them into your diet? Try mixing some diced fresh apricots into hot or cold cereal, or toss some in a salad–your taste buds will thank you for that.