Berries
By Sarah HutterReviewed by Maureen Namkoong, RD
Packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and flavonoids, berries are naturally sweet, heart-healthy carbohydrates that are delicious on their own or with proteins or healthy fats. “Berries are great because you can eat a lot of them without negatively affecting your blood sugar,” says Cipullo. “One- and-a-quarter cup of strawberries contains only 15 grams of carbs.” A study published in 2013 in Circulation found that women who ate more than three servings of strawberries or blueberries each week had a reduced risk of heart attack. Another study published in August 2013 in The BMJ linked blueberry consumption to a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Sprinkle berries on your Greek yogurt or oatmeal, or try pairing them with nuts or cheese.
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