Meatballs with Sauce (Mixture) (1 Meatball With Sauce)

Choose meatballs made with lean meat and minimal breadcrumbs or fillers, and keep the serving portion modest.

Use a no-added-sugar tomato sauce; avoid sweetened marinara, barbecue-style sauces, or sauces thickened with sugar.

Pair the meal with non-starchy vegetables such as broccoli, zucchini, spinach, cauliflower, or a leafy salad instead of bread, pasta, or fries.

If you want a starch, use a small portion of lentils or chickpeas rather than white pasta or white bread.

Add fiber and protein to the plate, such as a side salad with olive oil dressing or a small serving of plain Greek yogurt-based sauce.

Take a gentle 10–20 minute walk after eating, if appropriate for you, to help blunt the post-meal rise.