It is mandatory ot eat fruit, veggies etc. But you must count it.
the gycemic index has also proven to be a failure waiitng to happen.
1 apple, orange, pear etc is equal to a slice of bread. sicne its often incorporated into a diet that shoudl be followed, as all CDEs will attest to, you ahve to have them but count them.
since we go by the Pyramid you need a certain amount and its incorporated into the diet plan.