Which fruit is listed as low glycemic?

• A. Banana
• B. Grapes
• C. Orange
• D. Apple

Answer: (D)

Glycemic index is a measure of how quickly a carbohydrate-containing food raises blood sugar after you eat it. Foods with a low GI cause a slower, smaller rise in glucose.

Apples fit into the low GI category because they contain a good amount of soluble fiber, especially pectin, and a lot of water. This fiber slows digestion and sugar absorption, leading to a more gradual increase in blood glucose. Eating a typical apple also results in a low glycemic load, so the overall blood sugar impact stays modest. The skin adds extra fiber, which enhances this effect.

Bananas and grapes tend to have higher sugar content and can raise blood glucose more quickly, especially as they ripen, so their glycemic response is less modest. Oranges do have fiber and can be relatively gentle on blood sugar, but apples are commonly listed as especially low GI, making them the best choice among the options for a low-glycemic fruit.