French or Vienna Bread (Includes Sourdough) (1 Slice, Medium (4 Inches X 2 1/2 Inches X 1 3/4 Inches))

Reduce the portion of French or Vienna bread, and avoid eating it by itself—have a smaller slice as part of a full meal.

Choose denser sourdough or whole-grain sourdough bread when available, preferably with visible intact grains or seeds.

Pair the bread with protein and fat, such as eggs, plain Greek yogurt, cheese, tofu, chicken, tuna, avocado, or nut butter without added sugar.

Add non-starchy vegetables alongside it, such as leafy greens, cucumber, tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, or zucchini.

Avoid sweet spreads and sugar-sweetened drinks with the bread; use options like avocado, hummus, olive oil, eggs, or unsweetened nut butter instead.

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