Papayas (1 Medium (5 1/8 Inches Long X 3 Inches Dia)) and Coconut Water (100 G)

Reduce the portion: try ½ cup papaya and 120–180 mL unsweetened coconut water rather than having a large serving of both.

Have them with protein and fat, such as plain Greek yogurt, eggs, tofu, or a small handful of almonds, instead of consuming them alone.

Add fiber by mixing papaya with chia seeds or ground flaxseed; let the mixture sit for a few minutes before eating.

Choose whole, ripe-but-firm papaya and avoid blending it into a smoothie or juicing it, which can make it easier to consume quickly.

Drink coconut water slowly with a meal or after activity, rather than on an empty stomach or alongside other sweet foods.

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