White Rice (1 Serving (105g)) and Green String Beans (1 Cup)

Reduce the white-rice portion and fill more of the plate with green string beans and other non-starchy vegetables such as broccoli, spinach, or cauliflower.

Replace some or all of the white rice with lentils, chickpeas, or beans; these provide fiber and protein and usually produce a gentler rise.

Choose quinoa or pearled barley instead of white rice when you want a grain-based side dish.

Add protein and healthy fats to the meal, such as salmon, chicken, tofu, eggs, avocado, olive oil, or nuts, rather than eating rice mostly on its own.

Eat the green beans, protein, and other vegetables before the rice, then keep the rice for the last part of the meal.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk soon after eating, if this is safe for you.