Americano Coffee (1 Mug (8 Fl Oz)) and Poha (1 Cup)

Have a smaller portion of poha and avoid adding sugar, sweet chutneys, or sugary drinks alongside it.

Add protein and fiber to poha, such as peanuts, chia seeds, plain Greek yogurt, or lentils, to slow the rise in glucose.

Bulk up poha with non-starchy vegetables such as peas, spinach, capsicum, carrots, or beans, while keeping the flattened-rice portion modest.

Choose a decaffeinated Americano or reduce the coffee strength if caffeine seems to raise your glucose; drink it unsweetened and without flavored syrups.

Eat poha after or alongside a protein-rich item rather than having it alone, for example plain Greek yogurt or lentils.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating to help reduce the post-meal glucose rise.