Not all fruit will make you gain weight because of its sugar content. The Glycemic Index will guide you in finding the best fruits to eat, and which ones you should avoid. The Glycemic Index (GI) is a measure of how quickly the sugar in the food is absorbed into the blood stream. The lower the GI value, the slower the sugar takes to be pumped into the bloodstream.
If you eat fruits like watermelon, which has a very high GI value, it gives you a sugar spike that can lead to weight gain. Peaches and cherries are an example of a low GI. Pears and apples are also relatively low. A GI of 100 is really high, while 0 is the lowest. Peaches have a GI value of about 38 and apples are about 43.
If it’s below 55 it’s really good. Moderate your intake of fruits like watermelon and pineapple, but eat plenty of low GI fruits like peaches, apricots, apples and pears.
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