Papayas (1 Cup, Cubes) and Apples (1 Medium (2 3/4 Inches Dia) (Approx 3 Per Lb))

Reduce the portion size: try half an apple or about ¾ cup of papaya at one time, and avoid having both fruits together in the same snack.

Eat apples or papaya after a balanced meal rather than on an empty stomach, especially a meal containing protein, fiber, and healthy fats.

Pair fruit with a protein- and fat-rich food such as plain Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, or natural peanut butter.

Choose a whole apple with the skin on rather than applesauce, juice, dried apple, or blended fruit drinks.

Prefer slightly less-ripe papaya and avoid adding honey, sugar, sweetened yogurt, granola, or fruit juice.

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