Blood Sugar Level

Keep your blood sugar level under control

If you have diabetes, you know that the absorption of carbohydrates has a big influence on your blood sugar level - so you have to eat intelligently.

The glycemic index (GI) classifies carbohydrate-rich foods based on their effect on blood sugar levels:

Foods with a high GI value (70 or more) are rapidly digested and absorbed, and result in a rapid rise in blood sugar levels. You should limit the consumption of this type of food, such as white bread, donuts and sweet drinks.

Foods with a low GI value (55 or less) are digested, absorbed and burned more slowly, and cause a smaller and slower increase in blood glucose. This type of food, such as fresh fruit, vegetables, whole grains and legumes (beans, peas and lentils), is a better source of carbohydrates.

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How Zespri kiwis can help to control your blood sugar level

Most types of fruit are sweet and contain simple sugars. You could also expect them to boost your blood sugar level (and have a high GI value). However, this does not apply to high fiber fruits such as Zespri kiwis.

Zespri kiwifruit can help to regulate your blood sugar levels, in two ways:

The Zespri Green kiwis have a GI of 39.2 and the Zespri SunGold kiwis a GI of 493. Thanks to these values ​​they belong to the category of foods with a 'low' GI. The high fiber content of the Zespri kiwis slows the absorption of sugar during digestion, causing the glucose to be absorbed less quickly by the body and released only slowly into the bloodstream.

2. Zespri kiwis can reduce the absorption of glucose from other foods

A new scientific study has shown that a kiwi at breakfast slows the absorption of sugars from breakfast into the blood stream.4 This is because the kiwi fibers have a very high water-retaining capacity. The kiwi fibers absorb the water, causing them to swell and become gel-like. Your breakfast is digested and broken down into smaller sugars that move more slowly through the gel. This results in a slower sugar intake in the blood and a slower energy release.

In addition, the Zespri Green and Zespri SunGold kiwi fibers improve digestion, and studies in older people have shown that the regular consumption of kiwifruit helps to prevent constipation.5 Another reason to eat a Zespri kiwi every day at breakfast!

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