Falafel (1 Patty (Approx 2 1/4 Inches Dia)) and Mixed Salad Greens (1 Cup, Shredded Or Chopped)

Keep the mixed salad greens as the base and reduce the falafel portion; choose baked or air-fried falafel instead of deep-fried when possible.

Skip or limit pita, fries, sweet drinks, and sugary sauces; use lemon juice, tahini, or an unsweetened yogurt-herb sauce instead.

Add a protein-rich side such as plain Greek yogurt, eggs, grilled chicken, tofu, or fish to slow the meal’s glucose rise.

Include avocado, cucumber, tomatoes, olives, and a vinegar- or lemon-based dressing with the salad for more filling fiber and fats.

Eat the salad and protein first, then the falafel, and avoid eating the meal quickly.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating and choose water or unsweetened tea with the meal.