Arabic Zaatar Manakish (100 G)

Choose a smaller, thinner manakish and avoid adding extra bread or sweet drinks.

Ask for a whole-grain dough version if available, and keep the topping to zaatar with a moderate amount of olive oil.

Eat it with protein such as eggs, grilled chicken, labneh, or plain Greek yogurt.

Add a side salad or non-starchy vegetables such as cucumber, tomato, lettuce, peppers, and olives; use lemon and olive oil dressing.

Have hummus or a small serving of lentil salad alongside it instead of another pastry or chips.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating to help blunt the rise.