Fruit sugars occur naturally within plant cells that consist of fiber. The body has to break these cells down to absorb the sugars inside, slowing their absorption and reducing spikes in blood ...

5. Helps regulate blood sugar Dragon fruit's polyphenols and fibre may help stabilise blood sugar levels by slowing glucose absorption. "Some studies indicate that dragon fruit can improve insulin ...

The false readings could also lead to users believing healthy foods like fruit were causing a worrying blood sugar spike and shunning them as a result, experts warned. Continuous glucose monitors ...