Not all fruits and veggies are create equal. When you eat your 5 servings a day..you better pay attention to what 5 you are eating. Some are higher in sugars and starches than others. The glycemic index is is a measure of the effects of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels. Carbohydrates that break down quickly during digestion and release glucose rapidly into the bloodstream have a high GI; carbohydrates that break down more slowly, releasing glucose more gradually into the bloodstream, have a low GI.
You want to eat foods with a low GI. They satisfy your hunger longer and they help minimize food cravings, and help stabilize your blood sugar.
Here is a list fruits and veggies in order by their value...
Fruits
Apple 34
Grapefruit 36
Peach 40
Orange 47
Pear 47
Grapes 62
Kiwi 83
Banana 89
Pineapple 94
Watermelon 103
Veggies
Asparagus <20
Broccoli<20
Cabbage <20
Celery<20
Cucumbers<20
Spinach<20
Lettuce<20
Mushrooms <20
Okra <20
Green Beans<20
Squash <20
Zucchini<20
Tomatoes 23
Sweet Potato 63
Peas 68
Carrots 70
Corn 78
New Potato 101
Potato, baked 158
All foods have a glycemic index, to check a table or for more info go here:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/370501-low-glycemic-foods-meals/
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