Cooked Salmon (1 Medium Salmon Steak (5/8 Inches Thick)) and Mixed Salad Greens (1 Cup, Shredded Or Chopped)

Check the salad dressing, marinades, and sauces for added sugar, honey, sweet chili, or syrup; choose an unsweetened olive-oil-and-vinegar dressing instead.

Keep the salmon preparation simple—grilled, baked, or pan-seared without sugary glazes—and avoid breaded coatings.

Add avocado, nuts, seeds, or a hard-boiled egg to the salad to slow digestion and reduce the meal’s glucose impact.

Increase the portion of non-starchy vegetables such as cucumber, spinach, arugula, tomatoes, bell peppers, or broccoli.

If you include a carbohydrate side, choose a modest portion of lentils, chickpeas, or beans rather than bread, croutons, rice, or sweetened salad toppings.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating and avoid pairing the meal with sugary drinks or alcohol mixers.