6 Low Sugar Fruits to Snack on this Summer

Maybe you have already cut down on processed sugars, but didn’t realise how much sugar some fruits contain? Or perhaps you live with diabetes and want to know which fruits will have the least impact on your blood sugar? There’s no denying that fruit contains a whole bunch of healthy nutrients, but some varieties do contain higher amounts of sugar than others. 

Avocado - This may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of fruit, but avocados are very low in sugar. An entire raw avocado contains only about one gram of sugar and a nice dose of healthy fats, which will help keep you feeling satisfied.

Lemons and Limes - With only around a gram or two of sugar per fruit, a squeeze of one of these little vitamin C boosters to a glass of water, is the perfect low sugar alternative to a glass of fruit juice.

Raspberries - From one little fruit to lots of them! A cup of raspberries contains just 5 grams of sugar – that’s a little more than a teaspoon, and with lots of fibre to keep you feeling full it’s no wonder raspberries make our list.

Blackberries - Blackberries have just 7 grams of sugar per cup, and they’re very high in antioxidants as well as fibre… bonus!

Watermelon -You can’t think of summer without thinking of a succulent watermelon! With a whole cup of diced watermelon containing under 10 grams of sugar, its definitely a fruit that shouldn’t be saved for a treat.

Peaches - Despite their tendency to be incredibly sweet, you may be surprised that with less than 13 grams of sugar in a medium sized fruit, it’s still a very good low sugar choice.

It goes without saying that any fruit contains a lot more vitamins, minerals and other good stuff compared to processed and sugary snacks. Foods high in fibre, like fruit, slow down digestion and ensure that blood sugar levels won’t spike as quickly. But as with most things, moderation is the answer!