May Benefit Blood Sugar Control

Raspberries are strong in fiber and low in carbs, making them an excellent choice for anyone watching their carb intake. One cup (123 g) of raspberries contains 14.7 g of carbohydrates and 8 g of fiber, for a total of 6.7 g of net digestible carbs per serving. Raspberries are also unlikely to cause blood sugar spikes. The glycemic index (GI) measures how rapidly a food raises your blood sugar. Though the GI of raspberries has not been measured, most berries are low-glycemic.

Furthermore, research suggests that raspberries may reduce blood sugar and improve insulin resistance. Mice fed freeze-dried red raspberries alongside a high-fat diet exhibited lower blood sugar levels and reduced insulin resistance than the control group in animal experiments. Raspberry-fed mice also had lower levels of fatty liver disease. Furthermore, raspberries are strong in tannins, which inhibit alpha-amylase, a digestive enzyme required for starch breakdown. Raspberries may limit the number of carbs absorbed after a meal by inhibiting alpha-amylase, lowering the influence on blood sugar.