Broccoli (Without Salt, Drained, Cooked, Boiled) (1 Stalk, Medium (7 1/2 Inches 8 Inches Long))

Reduce the broccoli portion and split it between two meals to see whether the peak is portion-related.

Eat broccoli as part of a mixed meal with protein, such as eggs, chicken, fish, or firm tofu, rather than by itself.

Add a modest source of fat, such as olive oil, avocado, nuts, or seeds, while keeping added sweet sauces and sugary dressings out of the meal.

Pair broccoli with high-fiber, lower-carbohydrate foods such as lentils, chickpeas, or non-starchy vegetables instead of bread, rice, potatoes, or sweetened foods.

Try eating the protein and vegetables first, leaving any starch in the meal until last or reducing it substantially.

Take a gentle 10–20 minute walk after eating, and repeat glucose checks on separate days to confirm that broccoli—not another meal component or timing factor—is driving the rise.