Best Fruit for Weight Loss
You've probably heard the tip that if you're interested in losing weight, it's a good idea to eat slowly and chew your food at least 15-20 times before swallowing. Doing so allows your brain and body to actually sense that it's full, instead of cramming a bunch of food down your throat only to find out 30 minutes later that you're stuffed.
With cherries, you can't just pop a couple dozen in your mouth in two minutes like you could with grapes or blueberries. Instead, the pits force you to eat them slowly, allowing your satiation sensors to chime in and prevent you from over-indulging.
So that's the first reason - built in portion control.
The second reason is that cherries have the LOWEST
glycemic index of all fruits, and one of the lowest glycemic indexes of any carbohydrate source - period.
Scoring at a low 22, you can even snack on cherries in the evening without much detriment as their effect on insulin is minimal.
So next time you're in the mood for a sweet, satiating snack, reach for a small bowl of cherries and enjoy the goodness.
