Fruit Salad with Cream (1 Cup)

Use a smaller portion of fruit salad and eat it after a balanced meal rather than on an empty stomach.

Build the salad mainly with berries, cherries, apple, pear, orange, or kiwi; limit high-sugar fruits such as pineapple, mango, grapes, and ripe banana.

Choose plain, unsweetened cream or full-fat Greek yogurt instead of sweetened cream, whipped topping, or condensed milk.

Add a small handful of nuts or seeds, such as almonds, walnuts, chia, or flax, to slow absorption and increase fullness.

Avoid added sugar, honey, syrups, fruit juice, and sweet sauces; use cinnamon, vanilla, or lemon zest for flavor instead.

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