Chicken Pizza (1 Piece) and Coca-Cola (Coca-Cola) (1 Serving)

Choose a thinner-crust chicken pizza with more non-starchy vegetable toppings (such as mushrooms, peppers, spinach, or onions) and less cheese; avoid stuffed or deep-pan crusts.

Limit the pizza portion, eat slowly, and pair it with a large salad with olive-oil-based dressing or non-starchy vegetables before or alongside the pizza.

Replace regular Coca-Cola with water, sparkling water, unsweetened iced tea, or a zero-sugar cola; avoid fruit juice and other sugary drinks.

If having regular Coca-Cola, keep it to a very small serving and do not drink it on an empty stomach; having it with a balanced meal is preferable to drinking it alone.

Add protein and healthy fats to the meal, such as extra grilled chicken, a boiled egg, avocado, olives, or a small handful of nuts, while reducing the amount of crust eaten.

Take a gentle 10–20 minute walk after eating, if safe for you, to help reduce the post-meal rise.