Lentil pasta (1 piece)

Reduce the lentil pasta portion and add more non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, zucchini, or mushrooms.

Eat the pasta with protein and fat, such as salmon, chicken, eggs, tofu, or olive oil, rather than having it mostly on its own.

Choose a sauce based on olive oil, pesto, tomato, or unsweetened yogurt; avoid sweetened sauces and large amounts of bread alongside the meal.

Start with a salad of leafy greens, cucumber, peppers, and a vinegar-based dressing before the pasta.

Cook the pasta al dente and avoid overcooking it.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk soon after eating, if medically appropriate for you.