Pastry filled with Potatoes and Peas (Fried) (1 Regular Samosa) and Chai (1 Teacup (6 Fl Oz))

Have unsweetened chai or use a non-caloric sweetener; avoid added sugar, syrups, and sweetened condensed milk.

Choose a smaller portion of the fried potato-and-pea pastry, and eat it slowly rather than on an empty stomach.

Pair the snack with protein and fiber, such as plain Greek yogurt, a boiled egg, tofu, or a small handful of nuts.

When possible, replace the fried pastry with a baked chickpea-flour or lentil-based snack filled with more peas, spinach, cauliflower, or paneer and less potato.

Add a side of non-starchy vegetables, such as cucumber, tomatoes, leafy salad, or peppers, before or alongside the snack.

Take a brisk 10–20 minute walk or do light activity soon after eating to help blunt the rise.