Pomegranate (1 piece) and Apple (1 piece)

Reduce the portion: try half an apple or 1/4–1/2 cup of pomegranate arils at one time, rather than having both together.

Eat the fruit with protein and fat, such as plain Greek yogurt, a handful of almonds or walnuts, or an egg, instead of eating it alone.

Choose whole, intact fruit and arils; avoid apple juice, pomegranate juice, smoothies, and dried fruit, which are more likely to raise glucose quickly.

Have the fruit after a balanced meal containing non-starchy vegetables, protein, and healthy fats rather than on an empty stomach.

Slow the pace of eating and avoid adding other rapidly absorbed carbohydrates, such as sweetened yogurt, granola, crackers, or dessert, to the same snack.

Take a gentle 10–20 minute walk after eating, if appropriate for your health and mobility.