Apples (1 Cup Slices) and Pomegranates (1 Pomegranate (3 3/8 Inches Dia))

Reduce the portion: try half an apple or a small handful of pomegranate arils at one time, then assess your response before having more.

Choose whole, intact apple slices and fresh pomegranate arils rather than juice, smoothies, dried fruit, or sweetened pomegranate products.

Eat the fruit as part of a meal rather than by itself, especially avoiding it when very hungry.

Pair the fruit with a protein- and fat-rich option such as unsweetened Greek yogurt, almonds, walnuts, or natural peanut butter.

Add fiber-rich foods to the meal, such as chia seeds, lentils, or non-starchy vegetables, to slow digestion.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating, if appropriate for you, and monitor which portion and pairing work best.