By KIM ATIENZA
May nag-text: Bakit daw ba matamis ang prutas? Bakit ang gulay ay hindi?
Google says mostĀ fruits with bitter seedsĀ areĀ sweetĀ because they contain a simple sugar called fructose.
On the other hand, mostĀ vegetablesĀ are lessĀ sweetĀ because they have much less fructose.
The coming Christmas is a season of fruits, grapes included.
Iām 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, andĀ grapesĀ is significantly associated with a lower risk of developing type 2Ā diabetes.
Grapes contain 23 grams ofĀ sugarĀ per cup (151 grams).
However, they have a low glycemic index.
Furthermore, it is said that compounds found inĀ grapesĀ may even decrease bloodĀ sugar levels.
TRIVIA PA MORE (Various Sources):Ā Ā The study ofĀ fruitsĀ is called Pomology.
A banana is not aĀ fruit, it is an herb.
Strawberries are the onlyĀ fruitĀ with seeds on the outside.
Red-coloredĀ fruitsĀ keep your heart strong.
ALAM NYO BA:Ā 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.