Use it in a refreshing salsa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThese are just a few of the ways in which you can use your Pittman & Davis grapefruit delivery when it arrives! Save on the price of grapefruit by placing your order now and enjoy some of the brightest, sweetest, most flavorful grapefruit you\u2019ll find anywhere.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Some people who are concerned about diabetes aren\u2019t sure about fruit as a snack because they\u2019re worried that grapefruits, oranges, apples, and other fruits are too high in natural sugars. The truth is that some fruits, like grapefruit, are great for diabetics. In addition to many other health benefits, the citrus grapefruit actually helps to control sugar levels in the body. Low in carbohydrates and high in both water and fiber, a large grapefruit goes far toward improving the function of many of the body\u2019s different organs. How is Grapefruit Good for Diabetes? Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that regulates the amount of glucose, or sugar, in your blood. \u201cDiabetes\u201d refers to a group of diseases that cause insulin resistance, which leads to having too much sugar in the blood. Grapefruit (like sweet Grapefruit from Pittman & Davis) is regarded as healthy for diabetics or pre-diabetics to consume because it has a low glycemic index that doesn\u2019t cause your blood sugar levels to spike. Grapefruit also contains a compound called naringin that can help improve glucose tolerance (particularly in those who have Type II Diabetes). Studies have shown that people who make grapefruit a regular part of their diet have a lower chance of insulin resistance as well as controlled sugar levels in the body. In What Does Grapefruit Help Prevent Type II Diabetes? Wondering what to give a friend who is diabetic or pre-diabetic? A grapefruit basket containing plump, sweet Rio Ruby\u2122 Red Grapefruit from Pittman & Davis is a great choice! Grapefruit is one of the healthiest snacks for people with diabetes because it\u2019s low on the glycemic index, meaning it has little to no adverse effects on blood sugar levels. As mentioned before it\u2019s high in fiber, which is not only great for your digestion; it also helps to slow the absorption of glucose in the body so that sugar is released more gradually into the bloodstream, keeping your blood sugar levels healthier. Another health benefit of grapefruit that helps reduce the risk of Type II Diabetes is its high water content, which helps manage blood sugar levels in the body. Grapefruit is also very high in antioxidants that help to reduce risks of diabetes and diabetes-related health complications. Foods that are high in water and fiber or more satisfying, leaving you feeling fuller, longer. This helps you control your weight by reducing unnecessary hunger. Obesity is one of the main causes of Type II Diabetes. Ways to Enjoy Grapefruit Our favorite way of enjoying our sweet, succulent Rio Ruby\u2122 Red Grapefruit is fresh out of hand. It\u2019s so sweet it never needs sugar \u2013 we just cut it in half, grab a spoon, and consider breakfast served! But there are lots of other great ways you can enjoy it, too: Try adding slices to your salads Mix it with yogurt Juice it and drink up Grill it and top it with cinnamon Add it to a smoothie Use it in a refreshing salsa These are just a few of the ways in which you can use your Pittman & Davis grapefruit delivery when it arrives! Save on the price of grapefruit by placing your order now and enjoy some of the brightest, sweetest, most flavorful grapefruit you\u2019ll find anywhere.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5506,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[44],"tags":[77],"class_list":["post-5505","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fruit-information","tag-fresh-citrus-grapefruit"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5505","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5505"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5505\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5509,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5505\/revisions\/5509"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5506"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5505"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5505"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog2.pittmandavis.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5505"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}