Very Ideal for Maintaining Health, This is a Row of Fruits with Low Sugar

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JAKARTA - Fruits are one of the food ingredients that are considered healthy so that many people often consume them. However, the perception that all fruits are healthy without limits must be considered.

It is worth noting that despite being rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, some types of fruit store much higher levels of sugar. Excessive consumption of natural sugar from fruit is still at risk of causing intestinal microbiome, metabolism, and weight gain health disorders.

Heart surgeon, dr. Steven Gundry, MD, suggests choosing low-sugar fruit, because it is ideal for maintaining long-term health. In addition to being low in sugar, it is also recommended to choose fruit that is rich in polyphenol compounds.

"As a heart surgeon, my advice is always to refer to fruits that are low in sugar, but high in polyphenols, which are plant compounds that function as powerful antioxidants in the body," said Gundry, quoted from CNBC Make It, Friday, January 9, 2026.

The following are some low-sugar fruits recommended by Gundry.

1. Orange

Oranges, especially tangerines, grapefruit, and kumquats are citrus fruits known to be low in sugar, but rich in vitamin C. Their main advantage lies in the content of flavonoids, a type of polyphenol that is very effective in maintaining the good bacterial ecosystem in children's intestines.

Gundry suggests that when eating oranges, do not throw away the white part (abedo), because it is rich in nutrients that are important for body health.

"Don't throw away the white part. It's where the most dense and beneficial nutrients are collected," he explained.

2. Berries

Berries such as blueberries and raspberries contain a low glycemic index. In addition to being low in sugar, berries are also a massive source of fiber and polyphenols.

It is advisable to choose berries that are in the harvest or season, because usually the berries have better nutritional quality and freshness.

3. Avocado

Gundry said that for low-sugar fruit, avocados are almost unbeatable. This is because avocados have almost zero sugar content, which is dominated by healthy monounsaturated fat, potassium, and high fiber.

"For me, avocado is the most perfect fruit. Its consumption gives a longer feeling of fullness, healthy heart, and optimizes intestinal function without triggering a spike in blood sugar levels," concluded Gundry.