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Canned unsweetened tart cherries with a low GI of 41 and GL of 6 are a good source of immune-boosting potassium and antioxidants during the short cherry season.
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Grapefruit is a vitamin C powerhouse, but can affect how some prescription drugs work, so it's important to check with your doctor before consuming grapefruit or its juice.
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Fresh apricots are easily bruised, but dried apricots are a good alternative, providing copper, vitamins A and E, and pairing well with pork, salads, and grains,
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Pears, rich in fiber with the peel on, offer subtle sweetness fresh or baked, and pair well in a summery pear and pomegranate salad recipe.
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Apples, a favorite fruit in America, offer satisfying crunch, almost 20% of daily fiber needs with the peel on, and support healthy gut bacteria.
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Oranges provide vitamin C and healthy fiber; use red blood oranges for a new taste and bright color in recipes.
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Plums bruise easily, so try the nutritional benefits of their dried state as prunes, with care for their higher carbohydrate content, as fresh plums have a GL score of 2 and prunes have a GL of 9.
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Strawberries, with more vitamin C than oranges, and other berries like blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries, all have low glycemic loads, making them a healthy choice.
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Peaches are low-calorie, vitamin-packed fruits that make a great addition to smoothies with blueberries or mango.
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Grapes are fiber-rich, contain vitamin B-6 for brain function, and monitoring blood sugar with a glucometer is the most individualized way to identify healthy foods.