Croissant (1 Medium Croissant) and Coffee (1 Mug (8 Fl Oz))

Choose a smaller croissant or eat half, and pair it with protein such as plain Greek yogurt, an egg, or cottage cheese to slow glucose absorption.

Have the coffee unsweetened; avoid sugar, syrups, sweetened creamers, and flavored milk additions.

If you want milk in coffee, use a small amount of unsweetened milk or an unsweetened soy beverage rather than sweetened plant milks.

Add fiber before or alongside the croissant, such as a small serving of berries, an apple, or chia seeds mixed into plain yogurt.

Avoid having the croissant on an empty stomach; eat it after a balanced breakfast containing protein and healthy fats.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating to help reduce the post-meal rise.