Chocolate cookie (1 piece)

Have the cookie after a balanced meal rather than on an empty stomach; include protein, healthy fat, and fibre such as eggs, plain Greek yogurt, nuts, or vegetables.

Reduce the portion: choose one small cookie or split a larger serving, and avoid eating several cookies in succession.

Pair the cookie with a protein-rich option such as plain Greek yogurt, a small handful of almonds, or cheese to slow glucose absorption.

Choose a higher-cocoa, lower-sugar dark-chocolate cookie or make one with oat flour, nuts, and less added sugar; keep the serving small.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk or do light household activity soon after eating, if this is safe for you.

Avoid sugar-sweetened drinks with the cookie; choose water, unsweetened tea, or coffee without added sugar instead.