Pasta with Vegetables (100 G) and Ice Cream (1 Cup)

Reduce the pasta and ice cream portions, and avoid having both in the same meal when possible.

Start with a large serving of non-starchy vegetables such as broccoli, zucchini, spinach, peppers, or mushrooms before the pasta.

Use lentil or chickpea pasta instead of refined wheat pasta, and keep the sauce vegetable-forward rather than creamy or sugary.

Add protein and fat to the pasta meal, such as chicken, fish, tofu, eggs, or olive oil, to slow digestion.

Choose a small serving of plain Greek yogurt with berries or a few nuts instead of ice cream, or have ice cream after a balanced meal rather than on its own.

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