What role does fruit play here?

Answer: a starring one, preferably. Naturally occurring sugars give fruits (and vegetables) their stunning sweetness. Apples and bananas have a cool combo of glucose and fructose – necessary carbs for brain and body function. There’s a reason fruits are recommended as the first stop for a sugar craving. ‘You get the benefits of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, plus the fibre, which actually slows down the absorption of sugar and helps prevent a spike,’ says Forman. Figs, pears, apples and dates for all.