Bauchi: An Endocrinologist, Dr Ayuba Mugana, recommended five fruits on Tuesday that would boost immunity and provide vitamins and minerals to diabetic patients.
Mugana, who made the recommendation in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Bauchi, said the fruits are lower in sugar and would further protect patients from bad cholesterol.
He listed the fruits as green apple, pears, avocado pear, white guava, and strawberry, emphasising that they are beneficial for diabetic patients.
“You can have two green apples for the day because green apples are antioxidants and can be taken, one in the morning and one in the evening.
“These fruits have fibre, potassium, vitamins, calcium, and minerals and are also low in sugar.
“Fruits are important in a healthy life for diabetic patients, which improves the well-being of the body, including the brain,’ he said.
Mugana, however, disclosed that the white guava has less sugar than the red guava.
Therefore, he cautioned patients about the level of consumption, stressing that all food and fruits should be taken in moderation.
