Labneh (1 piece)

Choose plain, unsweetened labneh with no fruit syrup, honey, sugar, or sweetened flavorings; compare labels for added sugars and carbohydrate per serving.

Reduce the portion of labneh and eat it as part of a balanced meal rather than by itself; measure a smaller serving and assess your glucose response.

Pair labneh with non-starchy vegetables such as cucumber, tomatoes, bell peppers, leafy greens, or celery instead of bread, crackers, or chips.

Add protein and healthy fats to the meal, such as eggs, grilled chicken, salmon, tofu, olives, avocado, or a small portion of nuts, to slow digestion.

If you want a grain accompaniment, choose a modest portion of lentils, chickpeas, or barley rather than white pita, white rice, or refined crackers.

Take a gentle 10–20 minute walk after eating, if appropriate for you, and use your usual glucose monitoring to identify the serving size and combinations that work best.