french toast (1 serving)

Use a smaller portion, such as one slice of French toast, and avoid syrup-heavy toppings.

Make French toast with dense whole-grain or pumpernickel bread rather than white brioche or challah.

Pair it with eggs or plain Greek yogurt to slow absorption.

Top it with berries, cinnamon, and a small amount of nuts instead of syrup, powdered sugar, or sweetened fruit sauces.

Use an unsweetened egg-and-milk mixture and skip added sugar in the batter.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating, if appropriate for you.