English Okra Stir Fry (1 Cup)

Cook the okra stir fry with minimal added sugar, sweet sauces, or sweetened ketchup; flavor it with garlic, ginger, chili, vinegar, lemon, and spices instead.

Pair the dish with a protein-rich food such as tofu, tempeh, eggs, fish, or chicken to slow glucose changes and improve fullness.

Add a modest serving of lentils, chickpeas, or edamame rather than refined rice, white bread, or sugary drinks.

Include healthy fats such as avocado, nuts, seeds, or olive oil in a moderate amount to make the meal more balanced.

Keep portions of any starch served with the stir fry moderate, and eat the okra and protein before the starch.

If you repeatedly experience a significant glucose drop, check your glucose response and discuss it with a clinician, especially if you use glucose-lowering medication.