Fresh Fruit

Better buys

• All raw fruits.
• Aim for a variety of different coloured fruits.

Good to know

• Whole fruits contain more fibre than fruit juices.
• Fruit is low in fat.
• Fruit is a carbohydrate food.
• Dried fruits are concentrated sources of carbohydrates – eat small amounts.

Watch points

• Eating too much fruit, or more fruit than usual,may raise blood glucose levels more than is desirable.
• Dried fruit and fruit chips can be high in sugar.