Citrus fruits in particular, have a lower GI (glycemic index) than most other fruits. For a diabetics to reap significant benefits from a low to moderate GI way of eating, try out this citrus compote. This healthy diabetic breakfast will satisfy and energize you, while helping keep your blood sugar levels on an even keel.
Pink or ruby grape fruit have coral-pink flesh and a shell-pink blush to their skin. They are sweeter than the yellow-skinned variety.
Citrus Compote Recipe | Healthy Low-GI Diabetic Breakfast
Preparation time 20 minutes
Serves 4
Ingredients :
2 large limes (160g)
3 large oranges (900g)
2 medium pink grapefruit (850g)
2 teaspoons white sugar
½ vanilla bean, split
1 tablespoon small fresh mint leaves
Method :
- Grate the rind of 1 lime and 1 orange finely; reserve grated rind. Peel remaining lime, remaining oranges and grape fruit.
- Segment all citrus over a large bowl to save juice, removing and discarding membrane from each segment. Add segments to bowl with sugar, vanilla bean and reserved rind; stir gently to combine.
- Stand, covered, at room temperature 5 minutes; sprinkle with mint leaves.
Nutritional facts per serving :
685kJ (164 cal); 0.7g total fat (0g saturated fat); 33.3g carbohydrate; 6.7g fiber; low GI