Hazelnuts or Filberts Nuts (10 Nuts)

Keep the hazelnut portion modest, such as a small handful, and avoid eating several handfuls at once.

Choose plain, unsweetened hazelnuts rather than honey-roasted, chocolate-coated, or sugar-glazed varieties.

Pair hazelnuts with protein-rich foods such as plain Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, or a hard-boiled egg to slow the glucose rise.

Eat hazelnuts as part of a balanced meal containing non-starchy vegetables, such as a salad with leafy greens, cucumber, and olive oil.

Avoid combining hazelnuts with rapidly absorbed carbohydrate foods or drinks, including sweetened coffee beverages, juice, pastries, or candy.

Take a short, easy walk for 10–20 minutes after eating if this is safe and appropriate for you.