Green Apple (1 grams)

Eat a smaller portion, such as half a green apple, and save the rest for later.

Have the apple with a protein- and fat-containing food such as plain Greek yogurt, a small handful of almonds, or natural peanut butter.

Choose the whole apple with its skin on rather than juice, smoothies, applesauce, or dried apple products.

Eat the apple after or alongside a balanced meal containing non-starchy vegetables, protein, and healthy fats instead of having it alone on an empty stomach.

Avoid pairing the apple with other rapidly absorbed carbohydrates, such as sweetened drinks, pastries, or candy.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating to help blunt the rise in glucose.