Guavas (1 Fruit, Without Refuse) and Bananas (1 Small (6 Inches To 6 7/8 Inches Long))

Reduce the portion: try half a small banana or one small guava at a time, and avoid having both fruits together in the same snack.

Choose a firmer, less-ripe banana rather than a very ripe or soft one; ripe bananas tend to raise blood sugar more quickly.

Pair fruit with protein and fat, such as plain unsweetened Greek yogurt, eggs, tofu, or a small handful of almonds or walnuts.

Add soluble fiber with chia seeds or ground flaxseed mixed into yogurt, then eat the fruit alongside it rather than on its own.

Eat fruit after a balanced meal containing non-starchy vegetables and protein, instead of eating it when fasting or as a standalone snack.

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