Cheese and Spinach Filled Cannelloni (1 Cannelloni)

Use a smaller cannelloni portion and pair it with a larger serving of non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, zucchini, mushrooms, or broccoli.

Choose cannelloni made with lentil- or chickpea-based pasta, or use thin zucchini slices in place of some pasta sheets.

Keep the filling protein-forward by adding tofu, chicken, turkey, or lentils alongside the cheese and spinach.

Avoid sugary tomato sauces; use a no-added-sugar tomato sauce, olive oil, herbs, garlic, and vegetables instead.

Eat slowly and consider starting the meal with a salad containing leafy greens, cucumber, and olive oil.

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