Falafel (1 Patty (Approx 2 1/4 Inches Dia))

Keep the falafel portion modest and avoid pairing it with pita, fries, rice, or sweet drinks; choose water or unsweetened tea instead.

Build the meal around a large salad of leafy greens, cucumber, tomato, peppers, and lemon-based dressing to slow digestion and reduce the meal’s carbohydrate density.

Choose baked or air-fried falafel rather than deep-fried versions, and limit high-calorie sauces that can make the meal easier to overeat.

Add a protein-rich side such as plain Greek yogurt or a small serving of hummus, rather than extra bread or starchy sides.

Eat slowly and start with vegetables or protein before the falafel to reduce the speed of the glucose rise.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating, if safe for you, to help muscles use circulating glucose.