Get cut like your fruit

Many adherents to the low-carb philosophy are firm in their belief that the natural sugars in fruit make them a dietary no-no. But, almost all fruit ranks low on the glycemic index (GI), so most do not cause any significant spike blood glucose or insulin levels. Therefore, they will not overload glycogen stores and promote fat storage.

Even if your goal is to get as ripped as Madonna, cutting back on fruit won't play too much of a role in that one way or the other. What cutting back on fruit will do, however, is deny yourself an opportunity to score a great deal of nutrients and a good amount of fiber from a whole food source.

That all said, though, it is worth knowing that some fruit can cause your blood sugar to jump; watermelon, bananas, dates, figs, and dried fruits have high concentrations of sugar. For a closer look at what fruits will have the least impact on blood glucose levels, visit the glycemic index website by clicking here.