Lebanese food (1 piece)

Start with a salad of cucumber, tomato, parsley, and leafy greens dressed with olive oil and lemon before the main meal.

Choose grilled chicken, fish, or kafta with non-starchy vegetables instead of rice, fries, or large portions of bread.

Keep hummus or lentil soup to a moderate portion and pair it with raw vegetables such as cucumber, peppers, or radishes rather than chips.

If having a grain, choose a small serving of bulgur-based tabbouleh rather than white rice or fried potatoes.

Limit sweet drinks, fruit juice, baklava, and syrup-soaked desserts; choose water, sparkling water, or unsweetened tea instead.

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