Apple (1 Medium (2 3/4 Inches Dia) (Approx 3 Per Lb)) and Cucumber (Peeled) (1 Cup, Pared, Chopped)

Eat a smaller portion of apple and pair it with protein or fat, such as a handful of almonds, walnuts, cheese, or plain Greek yogurt.

Choose a whole, firm apple and eat it with the peel on; avoid apple juice, applesauce, or dried apple, which are more concentrated.

Have the cucumber and apple as part of a balanced meal containing eggs, tofu, fish, chicken, or beans rather than eating the apple alone.

Add fiber-rich foods such as chia seeds, ground flaxseed, lentils, or chickpeas to the meal.

Eat the apple after your main meal instead of as a standalone snack, and avoid combining it with sugary drinks or refined carbohydrates.

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