Jackfruit (1 Cup, Sliced)

Keep the jackfruit portion small, such as about 1/2 cup, and avoid second servings at the same meal.

Eat jackfruit after a balanced meal rather than by itself; include protein such as eggs, tofu, fish, chicken, or plain Greek yogurt.

Add fiber-rich foods such as lentils, chickpeas, non-starchy vegetables, or chia seeds to slow absorption.

Pair it with healthy fats, for example a small handful of almonds or walnuts, avocado, or unsweetened nut butter.

Choose fresh jackfruit instead of dried, sweetened, canned-in-syrup, or jackfruit desserts, which can raise glucose more quickly.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating, if safe and appropriate for you, and use your glucose readings to identify a portion that works well.