Gyro Sandwich (Pita Bread, Beef, Lamb, Onion, Condiments with Tomato and Spread) (1 Gyro)

Order the gyro as a salad bowl or lettuce wrap instead of a full pita; keep the beef/lamb, onion, tomato, and add extra non-starchy vegetables.

If you want pita, have half a small whole-wheat pita and pair it with a side salad rather than fries or chips.

Ask for tzatziki or plain Greek-yogurt-based sauce instead of sweet spreads, ketchup-heavy sauces, or sugary dressings.

Request extra lettuce, cucumber, tomato, onion, and cabbage in the sandwich to increase fiber and volume without adding many rapidly absorbed carbohydrates.

Eat the meat and vegetables first, then the pita, and avoid a sugar-sweetened drink; choose water, sparkling water, or unsweetened tea.

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