Macadamia Nuts (100 G)

Reduce the portion size and eat the nuts slowly; measure a small serving rather than eating directly from the bag.

Choose plain, unsweetened macadamia nuts without honey, sugar coatings, chocolate, dried fruit, or sweetened flavorings.

Have macadamia nuts as part of a meal containing non-starchy vegetables, such as a salad with leafy greens, cucumber, and olive oil, rather than as a standalone snack.

Avoid combining them with rapidly absorbed carbohydrate foods or drinks, such as juice, sweetened coffee, pastries, or candy.

Try eating them after a protein-rich meal component such as eggs, plain Greek yogurt, tofu, fish, or chicken, and compare your glucose response.

Check ingredient labels and consider testing different brands, since added starches, sweeteners, or larger-than-expected serving sizes can change your response.