French Vegetarian Pizza (1 Small Pizza (8 Inches Dia)) and Coca-Cola (Coca-Cola) (1 Serving)

Replace Coca-Cola with water, sparkling water, or an unsweetened beverage; avoid pairing pizza with sugary drinks.

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

Add non-starchy vegetable toppings such as mushrooms, peppers, spinach, olives, onions, or zucchini, and limit sweet sauces or extra refined-flour sides.

Eat a protein- and fiber-containing starter, such as a small salad with chickpeas, before the pizza to slow absorption.

Include a protein source with the meal, such as tofu, tempeh, eggs, or a modest amount of cheese, rather than eating mostly crust.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating, if safe for you, and monitor your glucose response to adjust portions next time.