Here are some of the best fruits to help fight insulin resistance.
1. Avocado
The nutritional profile of avocados helps control blood sugar levels and improve insulin resistance. The combination of fiber and healthy fats in avocados helps slow digestion, leading to a more even blood sugar response when combined with carbohydrate-rich foods.
2. Banana
Green bananas are rich in resistant starch, a type of starch that resists digestion and improves insulin sensitivity, supporting gut health, says nutritionist Erin Palinski-Wade.
3. Cherries
Cherries are a rich source of melatonin, a compound that helps regulate sleep. Quality sleep has been linked to improved insulin sensitivity and lower fasting blood sugar levels.
4. Orange
Oranges are rich in antioxidants that help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, which may improve insulin resistance as well as heart health.
5. Pear
Pears are one of the highest-fiber fruits, which can fit into an insulin-resistant diet. A medium pear contains more than 5 grams of fiber, plus vitamin C, copper, magnesium, potassium, and vitamin K.
6. Persimmon
Persimmons are rich in vitamin A, which helps improve insulin production. Vitamin A plays a role in diabetes because it is involved in the function of pancreatic beta cells, which are the cells that produce insulin.
