Hummus (Commercial) (1 Tbsp) and Pita Bread (1 Medium Pita (5 1/4 Inches Dia))

Reduce the pita portion (for example, use half a pita) and eat the hummus with non-starchy vegetables such as cucumber, bell pepper, celery, or carrots instead.

Choose a whole-grain or sprouted pita with higher fiber and no added sugar, and keep the serving to one small pita or less.

Add protein alongside the meal, such as plain Greek yogurt, eggs, tofu, or grilled chicken, to slow digestion.

Include a small amount of healthy fat, such as olives, avocado, or a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil over the hummus.

Eat the hummus first with vegetables or protein, then have the pita afterward rather than eating the bread alone.

Take a 10–15 minute easy walk after eating to help reduce the post-meal rise.