Mutton (Cooked, Roasted) (Navajo) (100 G)

Keep the roasted mutton portion moderate and choose leaner cuts; trim visible fat and avoid sugary marinades, barbecue sauces, honey, or sweet glazes.

Pair it with non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, broccoli, zucchini, cauliflower, peppers, or a leafy salad instead of frybread, potatoes, rice, or sweetened sides.

If you want a starch-like side, choose a small serving of beans or lentils, which add fiber and protein and are less likely to raise glucose quickly.

Add acid and fiber to the meal, such as a salad dressed with vinegar or lemon juice, and avoid sweetened drinks; choose water or unsweetened tea.

Eat the vegetables and beans first, then the mutton, and eat slowly rather than having a large meat-heavy meal at once.

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