8. Dried Fruit
When your sugar cravings kick in, open your kitchen drawer, you may find a bag of dried fruits in there. It takes almost two years to expire when being stored at room temperature, but you can maximize their shelf-life by keeping them in the freezer.
In general, one cup of mixed dried fruit has 480 calories, but you’ll also get several minerals and vitamins such as iron, calcium, vitamin A, vitamin C, as well as potassium. In fact, eating dried fruit on a regular basis has been strongly associated with better diabetes management and improved digestive health. So, instead of munching on sweets and candies, opt for dried fruit!
