Baked Beans (1 Cup)

Reduce the baked-bean portion and avoid eating them on their own; measure a smaller serving and reassess your glucose response.

Choose no-added-sugar or reduced-sugar baked beans, and rinse canned beans if appropriate to reduce some of the sauce.

Pair beans with protein and fat such as eggs, chicken, fish, tofu, or cheese rather than toast, fries, or other refined starches.

Add non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, peppers, mushrooms, or salad to increase meal volume and fiber without adding many rapidly absorbed carbohydrates.

Skip sugary drinks and dessert with the meal; choose water, sparkling water, or unsweetened tea instead.

Take an easy 10–20 minute walk after eating, if safe for you, and use your usual glucose monitoring plan to identify a portion that works better.