By KIM ATIENZA
May nag-text: Bakit daw ba matamis ang prutas? Bakit ang gulay ay hindi?
Google says most fruits with bitter seeds are sweet because they contain a simple sugar called fructose.
On the other hand, most vegetables are less sweet because they have much less fructose.
The coming Christmas is a season of fruits, grapes included.
I’m no doctor, but we are told fruits like grape and mango contain high sugar content and must be avoided by diabetics or those who are promising diabetics.
Are they, really?
A 2013 study published in the British Medical Journal concluded that the consumption of whole fruits, apples, blueberries, and grapes is significantly associated with a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Grapes contain 23 grams of sugar per cup (151 grams).
However, they have a low glycemic index.
Furthermore, it is said that compounds found in grapes may even decrease blood sugar levels.
TRIVIA PA MORE (Various Sources): The study of fruits is called Pomology.
A banana is not a fruit, it is an herb.
Strawberries are the only fruit with seeds on the outside.
Red-colored fruits keep your heart strong.
ALAM NYO BA: Eating an apple can make you stay awake better than drinking coffee.
Send your questions on anything and everything to Kuya Kim through my Twitter account @kuyakim_atienza using #AlaminKayKuyaKim.
