Nutritional Information

Incorporating foraged fruits into your diet

The glycemic index for a fruit is especially important for diabetes patients as it indicates how quickly your blood sugar rises after eating the fruit. Foragers with diabetes looking to find fruits with a low glycemic index should seek out fruits like pears, apples, plums, peaches, and grapes. All of these fruits are great options for those who want to keep a close eye on their blood sugar, and all of these fruits can be found on our Athens map!

Fruit-specific information

Blackberries: Vitamin A, multiple B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin K. Blackberries also contain calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, and are powerful antioxidants.

Black Walnuts: High levels of omega-3 fatty acids and protein

Crabapples: Rich in vitamins A and C, and iron

Figs: Contain minerals including calcium, copper, manganese, magnesium, and potassium as well as high levels of fiber and vitamins B6 and K

Mullberries: Contain vitamins C and K, riboflavin, iron, phosphorus, potassium, and calcium

Muscadines: High in dietary fiber, also contain Resveratrol, a natural antibiotic

Peaches: Rich in minerals including calcium, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, zinc, and a good source of dietary fiber.

Persimmons: Contain various antioxidants, B-vitamins, vitamin C, dietary fiber, and minerals including copper, potassium, manganese, and phosphorus

Pecans: Readily available around Athens, pecans contain valuable nutrients including potassium, magnesium, calcium, and iron. Pecans also contain high levels of fiber and small amounts of vitamins such as vitamin A, B-6, and C.

Prickly Pears: Prickly pears, also known as cactus fruit, contain high levels of fiber, calcium, and vitamin C. They also contain smaller amounts of vitamin A and iron.