Cheese Pizza with Vegetables (1 Piece (1/8 Of 12 Inches Dia)) and Pepsi (Pepsi) (1 Serving)

Replace regular Pepsi with water, sparkling water, or an unsweetened drink to remove the largest source of rapidly absorbed sugar.

Choose a thin, whole-grain or cauliflower-based pizza crust and keep the portion to 1–2 slices rather than several slices.

Ask for extra non-starchy vegetable toppings such as mushrooms, peppers, spinach, onions, tomatoes, or broccoli, and avoid sweet sauces or glazes.

Pair the pizza with a large salad containing leafy greens, cucumber, tomatoes, and an olive-oil-and-vinegar dressing; eat the salad first.

Add protein alongside a smaller pizza serving, such as grilled chicken, tofu, eggs, or a side of unsweetened Greek yogurt if suitable for you.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after the meal to help your muscles use circulating glucose.