Almonds (1 Almond) and Date (1 Date)

Reduce the date portion first: try half a date or one small date, while keeping almonds to a measured small handful.

Eat dates only as part of a balanced snack with almonds and plain Greek yogurt or cottage cheese, rather than on their own.

Choose lower-sugar fruit for most snacks, such as berries, apple slices, pear, or orange, paired with almonds.

Avoid eating the snack when very hungry or after a long fast; have it after a meal that includes protein, vegetables, and healthy fats.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk soon after eating to help moderate the rise.

Avoid adding other concentrated carbohydrates at the same time, such as sweetened drinks, juice, honey, or baked goods.