Cookies (1 piece)

Reduce the cookie portion—for example, have one small cookie instead of several—and avoid eating them on an empty stomach.

Eat cookies after a balanced meal containing protein, fiber, and non-starchy vegetables rather than as a standalone snack.

Pair the cookie with a small serving of plain Greek yogurt, almonds, or peanut butter to slow absorption.

Choose cookies with less added sugar and more fiber, such as small oat-and-nut or almond-flour varieties, while checking serving size carefully.

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

Avoid combining cookies with sugary drinks, juice, sweet coffee beverages, or large amounts of other refined carbohydrates.