Cooked Salmon (1 Medium Salmon Steak (5/8 Inches Thick))

Choose plain baked, grilled, or poached salmon and avoid sweet glazes, teriyaki sauce, honey, maple, or sugary marinades.

Pair salmon with non-starchy vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, asparagus, zucchini, or a leafy salad, using olive oil, lemon, herbs, or vinegar-based dressing.

Replace high-carbohydrate sides with lentils, chickpeas, or quinoa in modest portions, or use cauliflower rice instead.

Keep portions of sauces and side dishes consistent; salmon itself is very low in carbohydrate, so the spike may be coming from the meal’s accompaniments or drinks.

Avoid sugar-sweetened beverages and alcohol with the meal; choose water, sparkling water, or unsweetened tea instead.

Take a gentle 10–20 minute walk after eating, if appropriate for you, and track which salmon preparation and side combinations produce the smallest rise.