Best (and Worst) Fruit for Blood Sugar and Low Carb Dieting: I Ran the Tests!

[@OceanFrontVilla3]

Best to worst; 1. Apples 2. Strawberry 3. Orange 4. Banana 5. Grapes

[@beckygillaspy]

We shall see :)

[@troubadour1562]

Who knew? 😂😂😂

[@wms72]

Best to worst guess: Strawberry Orange Apple Banana Grape

[@Danny1.414]

Yeah but those Honey Crisp apples I bet are a lot worse 😉

[@mballer]

Plums, peaches, cherries, raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, tangerines and dates please.

[@rabokarabekian409]

Many props to Dr. Gillaspy for urging every person study their own responses. Do see her other vids, not just this single one. It's good to understand the glycemic index she briefly referred to. More importantly, learn about glycemic load. In the U$A, net carbs listings do not address how your body will process the carbs and the fiber. Also in the U$A, "simple/fast" carbs are not identified separately from "complex/slow" carbs. Your body doesn't read labels. Bodies are far more complex than some tests. Living low carb/keto is an extended learning process for the rest of one's life. We change.

[@greensombrero3641]

comparing berries would be awesome

[@JRusk56]

Professionally done, both the content, the presentation, and the editing.

[@boltactionshooter]

I stick with blueberry’s and kiwis mainly.

[@tbacon2784]

I rarely eat fruit, but if I do, it is grapefruit, blackberries, apples, or strawberries. Apples have pectin, blackberries and strawberries have seeds (fiber) and I don't remember what the grapefruit has, but it is pretty low on the sugar side compared to most fruits. I have however decided that fruits must be rarely eaten and only at the end of a meal as a desert...

[@hwyla4416]

A suggestion for those who want fruit for snack as opposed to dessert - I find my spikes are blunted if I eat a slice of cheese with my apple or peanut butter spread on slices of banana. Note that I'm also keeping the quantity of fruit down at the same time. Probably only about 2" total of that banana and only 2-3oz of apple. Peanut butter is also great on that apple, especially with cinnamon. Also really like a mandarin orange (or tangerine) in cottage cheese. And balsamic vinegar on about 1/3 c sliced strawberries with some plain greek yogurt. This allows me to still have fruits regularly. As long as I eat fats and/or protein WITH them.

[@scottw2317]

you would also need to note the area under the curve, for example the golden apple had a much larger area under the curve compared to the strawberry so while even the strawberry has more fiber is shows how little impact the fiber has compared to a compound in the apple skin that interrupts sugar intake in the gut so despite being higher in sugar it took longer to get into the body. This is much of what you are doing with the peanut butter, blunting the spike but keeping elevation up for longer.

[@laurasebakijje9008]

I have been doing that for years it works for me

[@armadillotoe]

For some of us, it is easier to do without than to have a little bit. It is similar to an alcoholic and just one drink.

[@IonTrone]

Idea for future test: testing whether / by how much cinnamon tames the spike of fruits like apples and bananas

[@MelodiousHeart1]

Great idea!

[@Nimzzeee]

Yes 👍. Also why 1 type of cinnamon is more beneficial than the other.

[@Haylee121902]

I love how you test things! This really helps for people who don’t have a cgm.

[@James-ur2rb]

Hello pretty, I was just going through commnet when I saw your profile and that what attracted me to write you. I would love to get to know you if possible. I will be glad to hear from you 🙂

[@gordon3988]

I recall someone with a background in nutrition (PHD) who suggested you only eat fruit that grows where you were brought up and only in season. So for example in the PNW of the U.S. you would never eat bananas, some types of grapes only in summer, apples in late summer and fall…and likely never oranges, but other fruits like peaches in summer only. I thought this made great sense from a nutritional point of view ; plus it would reduce all the crazy green house gas emissions from shipping ‘fresh’ things grown thousands of miles away, and likely not that good anyway as they were picked well before they were ripe and possibly covered in chemicals to preserve them on route.

[@Cenot4ph]

fruit has been heavily modified as it is through selective breeding techniques, what you're eating has way too much fructose which is a toxin to the human body. Pretty much all fruit is therefore not healthy at all and should be consumed minimally.

[@NashCreekIndustries]

So it’s really about eating produce that’s grown locally to where you currently live - not where you grew up.

[@gordon3988]

@@NashCreekIndustries probably more accurate for many.

[@loopgru]

I was not expecting the apple to be on the good end- I ate a LCHF diet for years and every fall it was torture going into the grocery store and smelling the fresh apples (my favorite) but thinking I couldn't have one. Today I learned!

[@Scottlp2]

1. Green apples better other apples. 2. Risk to benefit ratio of berries/cherries worth it. 3. Go for walk after eating (10-15 min) to lower blood sugar

[@semosancus5506]

Sugar still passes through your coronary arteries causing inflammation.

[@keithzastrow]

@@semosancus5506 While that is true you have to look at the big picture. Eating (only) a handful of berries every day is not going to hurt you especially if that is helping someone eat far less ultra-processed foods instead.

[@edy3569]

@@semosancus5506 It's all about the dose and the quality of that sugar. Berries are very low in sugar (blueberries are a little higher, but they provide excellent health benefits). The huge antioxidant content (anti inflammatory) , polyphenols, trace minerals are important for health. You can't compare a cup of raspberries with a cup of oreos (both have sugar). I was on a strict keto diet, I added more berries to my diet than the keto health gurus allow, and now my overall health, energy levels and mood are just better. Also I test my blood sugar levels pretty regularly at home, and I can tell there's no noticeable blood sugar increase having eating 1 cup of berries per day after meal. Tropical fruits on the other hand, that's a different story...

[@Be_Still_ps46.10]

Would love to know gala apples 🍎 vs golden delicious

[@jodiechristian-mm1xc]

I just love all your videos Becky and especially your calm and educational personality! I really appreciate you!!❤

[@Bob.W.]

Fructose levels are more worrying than the GI/glucose. More damage to the liver according to Professor Lustig.

[@seanveach950]

Never liked fruit. One of the happiest days of my life when I figured out I didn’t need to eat any. Good info for those that do though.

[@blackworldtraveler3711]

Grapes are my only candy in life next to 70% Swiss chocolate. Always grapes in my home. Not into wine and other alcohol drinks. Don't know about spikes but no diabetes. My annual blood tests and A1C are fine. Intermittent fasting and high fiber diet is a regular thing with me.

[@seanveach950]

Test the fasting insulin.

[@blackworldtraveler3711]

@@seanveach950 That was done three years ago and it was fine. I’m not the type anyway and no family history of it. No high carb diet and have active lifestyle. Just walking so far this year alone I’ve done close to 15k miles according to my IPhone. Normally it’s around 1k-2k a year but I’ve been doing a lot of travel, hiking, and backpacking the past two years.

[@TerryJLaRue]

@@blackworldtraveler3711 You've done 15,000 miles walking this year? For a full year of 365 days, that would be 41 miles per day with no days off.

[@blackworldtraveler3711]

@@TerryJLaRue Yup according to my IPhone. A lot of hiking,exploring,biking,and backpacking in seven countries. The island of Kauai during Thanksgiving this month.

[@zenden6564]

Excellent experiment. Now a shoot-out between strawberries; blueberries; blackberries & raspberries please 🙏😊

[@cathy8819]

Glad to hear. On average I eat a banana and apple daily, sometimes throw in an orange or mandarin. I swear my weight is more regulated when I include a banana daily, maybe because it fills me up for hours.

[@LucasTigy2]

how much do you think timing can affect these spikes? i don't really snack anymore so i usually only have fruit for dessert after a meal. what effects do you think that could have?

[@beckygillaspy]

Pairing foods together will change your blood sugar response. To what degree depends on the food pairings.

[@charlessommers7218]

Good show as always 😊

[@reneewickes4921]

Wonderful thorough explanation of the glucose and the impact of the different fruits. Would you be able to conduct a study on yogurt? I'm particularly interested in Grass fed vs regular fed cows milk and in particular yogurts that are processed for 24 hours. I believe the SCD diet says these have all of the lactose "digested" so does this type of yogurt only have fat and protein to impact blood sugars, and should there be a distinct difference?

[@bimwopbarn47]

thanks, beautiful exposition and explanation of this topic. you touched on this towards the end -- I'd be interested to know if the fruits that spiked the most would have their spikiness tamed or completely resolved by eating some protein or low GI index carbs with them (e.g. eggs or oatmeal ...)

[@beckygillaspy]

It's a good idea for a future test!

[@littlevoice_11]

I saw research that showed blueberries on oatmeal lowered blood sugar spike when consumed compared to oatmeal alone.

[@philaxten9723]

what about frozen blueberries? blackberries? raspberries? thank you!

[@marthawoodworth]

Just have an ongoing ketogenic diet and everything will get better. Have around 50 carbs a day - and NO white or brown sugar or corn syrup (read labels religiously!). Eat all the cream, butter, oils nuts you wish. I lost thirty pounds very quickly eliminating starches/carbs. Most yummy "diet" of my life. Heavy cream in my coffee (to which I add unsweetened cacao (cocoa) powder and stevia). After getting to my goal weight I added a quarter of a banana lathered with chunky peanut butter in the mornings, or full fat yogurt, peanut butter and a few strawberries (berries are the "low-carb" fruits). I eat fresh salmon, shrimp, tun (often with butter), and make the leftovers into tuna salad with sugar free mayo.I pair my meals with lots of veggies I like, and always have at least a half or whole avocado every day. I munch on cashews, almonds and walnuts, and keep losing weight and inches. My clothes are getting way too loose, but I don't care. I can now start wearing all my "skinny" ones again. Sadly, yes, I have given up most fruit, bread and pasta. But there are keto products out there that mimic these things perfectly. Check out "CarbSmart" chocolate coated ice cream bars, and "pasta" in pouches from Sprouts - Asian noodles that are plant-based and never lose their chewy texture when cooked. Make mac 'n cheese meals out of these (oh, I forgot, eat all the cheese you like). I get a lot of wisdom from Dr. Sten Ekberg's site here on KZbin. He explains the keto diet and the effect foods have on your body to a "T"! Not selling anything here, just pointing to my own success with what I now call a "ketogenic" diet because I have added some banana and berries, lol. But let's put it this way: it's a delicious way to lose weight quickly, while eating fun food...that is, if you like fats even more than carbs. Doing keto is like buttah - the more butter you eat, the less you'll look like a butterball.

[@tradewinds122]

Great presentation, I have subscribed .

[@beckygillaspy]

Welcome, tradewinds!

[@vickibennett8297]

Thank you! I didn’t eat any apples for 3 years. I decided that life is too short to never eat an apple again! Now maybe once a week or so, I eat half an apple. Seriously, is anyone obese because of apples! 🤣🤣

[@seanveach950]

Depends on if it triggers cravings for other sugars. Glad it works for you.

[@gerrylarson3675]

Just bears😂

[@dawnelder9046]

If I eat an apple on a empty stomach I get the hunger shakes. If I have half with a big piece of cheddar cheese, I will be okay.

[@leaharvey5201]

@@dawnelder9046Apples & cheese is a great combo!

[@edy3569]

As a sugar addict I have experienced really bad sugar cravings after eating 1-2 apples. Those sugar cravings can push me to eat unhealthy carbs. But anything from the berries family is just perfect. They satisfy my sweet tooth without throwing me into a sugar frenzy spiral.

[@sammyboy892]

Thank you so much for the information on the blood sugar response to fruit. If you test any additional fruit, would you please include blueberries in the test group?

[@keithzastrow]

Blueberries are fine to eat. They have a low glycemic index. That is the one fruit I still consume. I have a handful every day.

[@junefreeman7955]

Would eating the peeling on the apple help with keeping the spike down?

[@laleezy77]

Very helpful! Thannk you! My dr just told me im borderline so im trying to do whats needed to get my levels down.

[@dirkmoore4224]

What? No comment on the fact that Fructose does not raise glucose levels? Fructose can vary from 1 to 30 percent in different fruits. We need to discuss the dangers of fructose and how we have 6 month old obesity. Ten to twelve year olds with fatty livers. Over 75 % of diabetics (those who are overweight)have fatty liver and have not been diagnosed. Please, lets talk about the rest of the story.

[@ant7936]

It would be interesting to compare this with fruit juices, which are more quickly absorbed and easier to consume in excess.

[@fredfinks]

fruit juices are fuked. As fat mac said, to gain 40 pounds of fat for a role, you can eat 10000 calories, but its WAY WAY easier to drink it. He would let tubs of ice cream melt and drink it. Also for Zac efron and other actors doing their short term roid & extreme diet change body composition to muscle up and lose fat, he got so sick of chewing chicken and broccoli non stop that he would blend with water and drink it. Fruit juice thats ok / good for you? Squeeze some lemon in a jug of water. Big difference VS full glass of 100$ orange juice or whatever. like 8 oranges worth of juice injected into your veins in one hit.

[@kamals3582]

I assume the CGM only measures the blood glucose rise and not fructose in fruits which are metabolized by the liver. People with insulin resistance may have some issues with that contributing to fatty liver for some if they eat fruits mindlessly

[@Spartan21blue]

I saw some testing on all apples . The most nutrient dense was the Granny Smith Clearly. They also stated the sweeter the apples the less nutrient they contain 😎

[@Lemonz1989]

I love videos like this. ☺️ I have type 1 diabetes, and use a CGM and a semi-automatic insulin pump (Medtronic 780G), and these results are similar to what I’ve experienced. Of course, the effects are more extreme than these for me, since synthetic insulin doesn’t act as fast as natural insulin (if you aren’t insulin resistant). :) I’ve noticed that if I’m fasting, the size of the BG spike is lower than when I’m not fasting. I’m much more sensitive to insulin if I’ve fasted for an entire day.

[@Cenot4ph]

insulin resistance doesn't really exist, it's a concept that has been explained incorrectly to pretty much everyone. It's in fact no insulin that is resistant, it's the cells that do not take up anymore glucose because of the randle cycle mechanism and that is by design. The way to mitigate this is to severely reduce carbohydrate (sugar) intake such that blood sugar levels normalize.

[@Lemonz1989]

@@Cenot4ph People aren’t saying it’s the insulin that is resistant, they are saying that the cells are resistant to insulin, which they are, for all intents and purposes. People who are insulin resistant have much higher levels of circulating insulin to get the same results in blood glucose levels. Reducing the glucose load also reduces the level of circulating insulin and thus increases fat metabolism, making weight loss easier.

[@Cenot4ph]

@@Lemonz1989 wrong, I just explained the mechanism. It has nothing to do with insulin

[@Lemonz1989]

@@Cenot4ph So why do insulin injections work to lower blood sugar with type 2 diabetes, if it has absolutely nothing to do with insulin? And what, exactly, is wrong? That they don’t have higher levels of circulating insulin? That can literally be measured with a blood test.

[@Cenot4ph]

@Lemonz1989 insulin is a signaling hormone, the Randle cycle control in the end how much sugar in allowed into the cells, not insulin. It's locked from the inside, if you knew about the Randle cycle you'd know this. Insulin does not prevent glucose from entering whatsoever. Insulin issue is type 1, not 2. Type 2 is a elevated blood glucose nothing more and nothing less

[@nogames8982]

I absolutely love grapefruit. I eat them like an orange. Somewhere I heard that grapefruit in small amounts is fine for keto. I don't know if that's really true or if I was just wishful thinking, but it would be nice if it would be true.

[@LucasTigy2]

well, it's got about as much total carbs as an orange but less fiber, so maybe similar to an orange

[@nogames8982]

@@LucasTigy2 many people don't eat it like an orange, though, they cut it in half then just eat the inner good stuff. I tend to eat it like an orange, so I think I get a little more fiber than other people but I'm not sure. I will keep it as a special treat now and then.

[@LucasTigy2]

@@nogames8982 i was just going off of the nutrition facts i found online. if you do eat it with a spoon as many people do, i would guess the ratios may be more skewed. i still just have fruit as dessert so that the meal itself can hopefully slow things down

[@martinnewham4812]

Grapefruit not recommended for blood pressure and cholesterol pills.

[@nogames8982]

@@martinnewham4812 I don't take any of those pills

[@sms9106]

Pretty much as I expected, thanks for the confirmation.

[@adriankhoo6358]

Hi Dr Gillaspy... can you do me a favour, try taking acarbose 100mg 5min before you eat the banana and see if there is a sugar spike. Then try taking them together the next day. And try taking after you consumed the banana the following day. Just curious if it is more optimum to take acarbose before or during or after food. Thank you.

[@jamkpa]

Well presented.

[@kristinethomasfox8556]

I know that this is off subject - what are your thoughts on pyssilum husk and ground flax for high cholesterol?

[@nicegirl8260]

pls have also apple cider v tested if taken before eating a meal if it cause spikes in blood sugar ... thanks

[@James-ur2rb]

Hello pretty, I was just going through commnet when I saw your profile and that what attracted me to write you. I would love to get to know you if possible. I will be glad to hear from you 🙂

[@conradnelson5283]

Well, this answered a lot of my questions all the way from can I get a glucose meter to which fruits are best. Thanks.

[@StoneAgePHD]

And also acidic content is important too. If someone has digestive problems

[@malvanlondon8683]

Thanks for another fascinating video. I heard bananas (in a smoothie with berries perhaps) are good for shrinking the prostate in men. Or are other fruits better for this?

[@FoodForestPermaculture]

Thank you kindly for sharing Doc

[@NewPOV]

Key question that I hope there is a clear answer to: What is the relationship between blood sugar spikes and staying in ketosis? Is ketosis just about "counting up the carbs" per day to be between 20-30g? Or is ketosis maintained better through moderate carb intake throughout the day? Any insights appreciated.

[@beckygillaspy]

It is an oversimplified answer, but generally, when blood sugar (glucose) goes up, ketones go down (aren't made).

[@NewPOV]

@@beckygillaspy I'm here for the more complex, technical answer if you want to do a video on the topic! 👍

[@elkiton]

My také. Excess or high glycaemic carbs raise blood sugar quickly, the safety response is to generate insulin and take it out and into fat storage. The insulin locks up the Randal Cycle, so burning fat is non existent for a few hours, and thus blood sugar drops, and you get hungry as insulin is emergency overkill. I find protein and fats have less effect on my ketone levels than even moderate carbs, so I follow a strict ketogenic diet 6 days a week without fruit. Sundays I relax socially have some extra carbs in moderation and alcohol and yes, on Monday my ketone levels are non existent. A gym session and a 24 hour fast restores them by Tuesday Am. FYI My keto diet (now practiced for 4 years) is adjunct treatment alongside cancer meds to deliberately keep insulin and blood sugar levels restricted 24/7.

[@ytubechannel997]

Is it better to have the spike come down quickly or to gradually come down. I noticed that the strawberries fell a bunch quite quickly compared to the apple.

[@beckygillaspy]

With foods that are so similar in their blood glucose rise and fall over two hours, the small relative difference in the steepness of the return to normal is not a significant value. In real world scenarios, you like to see a gradual rise and fall over time. For example, the past tests I've done on refined carbs showed a steep spike followed by a crash that took my blood glucose lower than the start.

[@civilizeddiva]

Thank you for the informative content.

[@raedorin979]

I use a finger stick and I've found the strawberries almost don't touch my glucose and apples spike it hard. I wonder why we are so different

[@beckygillaspy]

Different metabolisms, different foods paired with the fruits, different types of apples...There are many factors involved, so it is good that you test yourself to see how you respond.

[@jones2277]

what type of apple? some are sweeter than others.

[@raedorin979]

@@jones2277 i used a small apple from a neighbors tree. I don't know what they are. They taste like honeycrisp but are granny Smith size.

[@cm1906]

Thank you for this, Dr Becky! When it comes to the order of foods eaten - have you come across information on eating fruit together (as opposed to after) other foods containing fiber, protein and fats? I eat a handful of walnuts and almonds each, together with a banana in the morning, which means I don’t eat all the nuts first - I alternate, which tastes great to me. 😊 I wonder if this order also blunts blood sugar rise somewhat.

[@beckygillaspy]

Pairing fruit with protein/fat/fiber can curb the blood sugar response. I believe it was last week's video that discussed it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHW7lJ6tpcxgY8U

[@cm1906]

@@beckygillaspyThank you for your reply! I will check out the video.

[@cherylwilliams2347]

Does this spike in blood sugar disrupt the ketosis state?

[@davidcarvolth7685]

Can you please explain how ripe the banana that you ate was. Green - slight powder taste, ripe with no dark blemishes and still firm flesh, very ripe ??

[@beckygillaspy]

Your middle description is the closest.

[@npdarcy123]

I love to have the following as desert; pear cut into quarters, sprinkled with cinnamon baked in an air-fryer. I then microwave some blueberries and walnuts for about 30 seconds and serve. This leads me to a question; how does cooking affect G.I.? For example, how would a baked apple compare with your fresh apple (of the same variety of course)? As the cooking process breaks down the food making it easier to digest, am I increasing the predicted G.I. spike or is there no difference? Over to you Doctor Becky!

[@beckygillaspy]

It would be interesting to test. However, the add-ins, like cinnamon and walnuts would also impact the blood glucose response. When we cook fruit, it is usually paired with another food or spice.

[@jack333p]

I like to eat grapefruit, would the respose be similar to oranges?

[@exchangestudent2]

I'd like for you to test mango, pineapple, kiwi, & pomegranite

[@hikerJohn]

Low glycimic index fruits are Lemon Lime Blackberries Plums Raspberries Grapefruit

[@ricardobocus6304]

Very interesting 👍 Glycemic Load and Index Good work

[@daniellmiller]

After 3 months with a CGM I can share without reservation the worst fruit on glucose levels…… Mangos!

[@James-ur2rb]

Hello pretty, I was just going through commnet when I saw your profile and that what attracted me to write you. I would love to get to know you if possible. I will be glad to hear from you 🙂

[@antoinettefrancis5036]

Thanks, I had a huge mango the other day. It was delicious but thankfully hideously expensive in NZ, so a rare treat.

[@littlevoice_11]

I wonder if you put berries head to head which would cause the least spike?

[@ctnbanks8753]

Thanks Dr Becky for both identifying the fruits and its jmpact on blood sugar the analysis was masterfully done.

[@kenshey3912]

I did similar with my fav fruit. Recently I found out I can home test Uric Acid. The outcome was interesting. You can’t real-time check UA… the time for UA to rise is roughly 24hrs. A single piece of fruit when your UA is above 5.5 jumps enough to push closer to gout but definitely into the hypertension range and bowl of fruit was brutal. I found a meteor that tests UA Glucose Ketones cholesterol… different strips.

[@aamirbukhari3453]

I also have UA problem. I also do keto, IF and 2 days 18 hours dry fast but still have UA. Any guidelines please. Thanks and Regards

[@Giovan_Nino]

Thanks again..very useful 😊

[@carolbenson6524]

Kind of what I thought 😊. Really appreciate these comparisons! Does a more sweeter apple have a different reading than a more sour apple?????

[@beckygillaspy]

I didn't do a blood glucose comparison, but the glycemic index of apples vary.

[@BobbiDoll]

1. Strawberries 2.Apples 3.Oranges 4. Grapes 5.Bananas

[@sustainf]

Thank you! I would really like to see the effect if you started with a salad and then ate the fruit. (i.e. The effect of eating fiber first)

[@enginyldrm7639]

Strawberry, Apple, Banana, grapes, orange.

[@b.m.t.h.3961]

Fruit in general is good and should not be avoided

[@sharinaross1865]

I agree.

[@FredBTs]

Surely for someone with type 2 those high spikes from the grapes and banana are harmful even though their levels drop quickly? My usual first meal ,around 10am, is a cup of frozen defrosted mixed berries plus half a cup of low-fat Greek yogurt. Before eating this morning I was 113, an hour and a half later 132 and 30 minutes later down to 104. I’ve done these test before with similar results. Even though the berries and yogurt contain about 14 grams of sugar the berries have 9 grams of fiber. What do you think, it’s because of the high fiber?

[@littlevoice_11]

Please test some keto protein bars (ideally those available outside of USA too) e.g. Adnois bars, Perfect Keto, Keto Boostballs etc

[@traditionalfood367]

Avoid processed foods.

[@littlevoice_11]

Please do the squat test. That is consume a food. Once followed by sitting. And again followed by 50 squats

[@mertonhirsch4734]

An ounce of Banana is a reliable standard for raising blood sugar if people are low. It also has 6 grams per ounce of carbs. Grapes about 4 and juicy. Banana and then Grape IMO. Orange is also juicy by acidic and has more pectin which both slow things down, so Orange, then Apple then Strawberry (they have less carbs per ounce than carrots, about 1.8). I think Orange and Apple have about 3.5 grams per ounce. So ounce per ounce I'd say Banana, then Grape, then Orange, Apple and Strawberry.

[@albertnett7864]

Great info.

[@jmodified]

I'm guessing based on fiber and liquid content: strawberry, apple, banana, orange, grape. Grapes and oranges basically turn into somewhat-sugary juice when you chew them.

[@Rostos1978]

Nice. Can you do the same tests but go for a 20 minute walk after?

[@peterbland7227]

It would be interesting to test the high fat and sugar-laden processed foods that many people eat.

[@fredfinks]

i went off processed foods and the fat just shed off me. The comments i was getting! i didnt touch a weight or do any exercise for months, just the diet change was huge difference in looks and health. Im now lifting & exercising, and the comments im getting now... im jacked and shredded and its amazing to say. im 45 too. Ive never been better. New found love of food- blue cheese / brie on sourdough, fresh snapper fish, fruits, Its cheaper than a fuking mcdonalds meal! i cannot believe i ate that crap. Anyway you pick up a packet of anything and its just a chemists shopping list. apart from rare and expensive stuff , just treat anything other than than real whole food as being adulterated garbage. because it is. Its cut with more chemicals and sawdust than cheap gutter cocaine. All served with a smile. Stick of butter should have nothing but milk as an ingredient. same with cheese, (and the starting culture / rennet) no preservatives, anti caking agents, maltodextrins, sugar, endless bullshite

[@peterbland7227]

@@fredfinks Goid did you! Thus, the quiet part of my comment is that worrying about which fruit is better or worse is kind of silly, when most people are eating Chick-Fil-A, McDonalds, etc.

[@LuckyGoHappy]

I read somewhere that you should eat the fastest digestible food first. So that would mean eating the fruit then your meal. Do you think either way would effect blood sugar in a significant amount?

[@beckygillaspy]

Quickly digesting refined carbs would spike blood sugar if eaten first. BTW, that was the topic of last week's video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHW7lJ6tpcxgY8U As for fruit, the amount and types of natural sugars make a difference, as discussed in this video.

[@James-ur2rb]

Hello pretty, I was just going through commnet when I saw your profile and that what attracted me to write you. I would love to get to know you if possible. I will be glad to hear from you 🙂

[@waynekavanagh745]

is this a dating sight now?@@James-ur2rb

[@amzros]

Grapes bananas orange Apple strawberries. Worst to best.

[@joen.8364]

How much time should a spike take to return to pre spike levels (for a good insulin response)?

[@beckygillaspy]

Two hours is typical

[@James-ur2rb]

Hello pretty, I was just going through commnet when I saw your profile and that what attracted me to write you. I would love to get to know you if possible. I will be glad to hear from you 🙂

[@bracomatkov1365]

The individual berries in a bunch of grapes can be eaten over a period of time. Ditto with tranches from a orange.

[@jeffmcelroy5437]

I'd argue eating the current recommended servings of fruit as suggested by the "experts" you'd be well served to get your liver function tested for NAFL on the regular too. The glucose spikes shown in this experiment are just a bonus. Might want to keep an eye on your triglycerides too because they'll be jacked through the roof too. Fruit was useful when we ate it local and in season to help build fat to have a better chance to survive winter. Eating it every day is a recipe for disaster.

[@Onmymind1]

Hello Dr. Gillaspy, thank you for this information. 🤍

[@lukeknowles5700]

My two favorite snacking fruits are apples and strawberries.

[@ranzigerkaefer]

Can you make a test which include cinnamon? It is said, cinnamon on fruits have a massive impact on blood sugar - it will not spike as fast and as much. Maybe a tea spoon on top of 100g bananas or apples or honey or milk or oats.... or whatever. Would be very interessting! Please :-)

[@andrewrivera4029]

Dr Becky tell the sponsors to make a device that measures the insulin response also, as you know that would alert all of us to the more dangerous pre diabetes insulin resistance that most if not all suffer from for years before a diabetes diagnosis is made.

[@georgiaculbertson1246]

strawberry, apple, orange, grapes, banana

[@galaxywanderer5945]

Dear Dr Becky, FINALLY! someone on KZbin presenting real time analysis using a real time demonstrations instead of a previous studies! If I may I wish to highlight few points on the hope this may help other Type 2 sufferer; The CGM is a life changer, without it you will NEVER know the real metabolic processing that is taking place and its effect on the blood sugar level in your body after a meal . I no longer believe that a Type 2 should wait two hours before testing their BGL! As you said every person reaction after a meal is different! It also depends on the time of the day! i.e first thing in the morning or midday etc. Also I believe the Gi Index is NOT a true guide for Diabetic person! maybe for a healthy person but not for a diabetic. In my case if I consume any substance "food/carb etc" I can guarantee you that almost within 2-5 minutes I see a reaction! I do not need to wait two hours! Two hours wait is a MYTH and it is not helpful! Also another factor for those who have an extra builtin energy will have different reading while exercising "Usually high". This what works for me WITHOUT using ANY medicine; Have an extremely low carb breakfast i.e fried eggs with green tea "coffee elevate my BGL" . wait until 14:00-15:00 to eat your main meal i.e chicken or fish or meat with green salad. When you have a rise in your BGL drink lots of water, and nothing to eat till the next day! Oh I also walk 4.5-5 KM a day! Once you have followed such routine your morning BGL rise will drop, your average BGL will also drop! try it and you will thank me later! One point if I may Dr Becky; thou its great you've used yourself as guinea pig for us!! which is "Much appreciated", It would be great to use a true type 2 sufferer with the fruits experiments that you had conducted instead of a healthy person like you! I think the result will surprise! You are healthy, and in my opinion your body reaction to BG rise will not be the same as a Type 2 patient. Thank you and keep up the good work!

[@michaelhoisington805]

Grapes ,blueberries, and one apple a day. I want to start adding pomegranate I've went from size 48 down to size 42 and 42 is a little big on me, I'm almost below 200

[@gabymalembe]

Also, quantity matters. Six dried apricots spikes my cgm, but two doesn’t. You would think any government that is concerned about the explosion of obesity and diabetes would give free cgm’s to anyone who wants one.

[@singit3630]

Strawberry apple orange grapes banana. Okay watching to see how I did...

[@beckygillaspy]

It was a valiant try :)

[@gerrylarson3675]

Very helpful. Thank you. I think i am going to look up dry matter content of these fruits to adjust actual grams consumed. Intuition tells me grapes are wetter than bananas, therefore lowering grapes further down your scale.

[@metalikmike1]

Thank you for this informative video, I eat loads of bananas but will now be changing to apples with the occasional banana. :-)

[@elainef639]

I had a CGM for a short time, and yes, bananas spiked my glucose extremely high. Thank you for all the informational videos. Currently I am looking into red light therapy. Have you done any videos on it?

[@beckygillaspy]

I have not.

[@kaycee625]

What are you looking to help/heal with the red light therapy? I’m also interested in it

[@elainef639]

I have bad arthritis in my knee and was hoping that it could help with the pain and swelling.

[@James-ur2rb]

​@@kaycee625Hello pretty, I was just going through commnet when I saw your profile and that what attracted me to write you. I would love to get to know you if possible. I will be glad to hear from you 🙂

[@victoriasprintcafe]

I am wondering if taking a berberine supplement before eating fruit would change the results for the better. I also am curious how grapefruit would effect blood sugar because it's an adaptogen.

[@traditionalfood367]

... affect ...

[@James-ur2rb]

Hello pretty, I was just going through commnet when I saw your profile and that what attracted me to write you. I would love to get to know you if possible. I will be glad to hear from you 🙂

[@Starfish2145]

If you eat a piece of apple, put peanut butter or cheese on it. That blunts the glycemic response.

[@marshallderriek1858]

What about when eating a meal with other things ?

[@Hipporider]

How about raspberries and Blueberries?

[@Rif_Leman]

I have tried them all. EVERY fruit sends my BG into orbit.

[@MelodiousHeart1]

Thank you for doing this test! Now I know I can start eating apples again.

[@adamhend3211]

I wonder if a tart Granny Smith apple would give a better result than the apple you ate, as they are not sweet at all.