5. Sour Cherries
Many types of fruits can cause a spike in blood sugar levels. However, there are certain fruits, such as sour cherries that have a lower glycemic index score. Sour cherries also contain a chemical that is called anthocyanins. There have been several studies of anthocyanins that show that this chemical may help to protect against obesity and diabetes. If you enjoy eating fruit, try eating some sour cherries.
They will provide you with a sweet treat, without raising your blood sugar levels. Sour cherries actually have a lower GI score than regular cherries, which is why they are on this list and regular cherries are not. You can eat these as a snack or create a dessert such as a cherry crisp with them. Make sure that you are not adding any sugar to them as this will raise blood sugar levels as opposed to lowering them.