Orange Juice (1 Cup)

Choose a smaller serving of orange juice, such as 120 mL (4 oz), and avoid refills.

Dilute orange juice with still or sparkling water to reduce the carbohydrate amount per glass.

Have it with a protein- and fat-containing snack, such as plain Greek yogurt or a small handful of almonds, rather than drinking it on an empty stomach.

Add fiber alongside it, for example chia seeds mixed into plain yogurt, or choose a whole orange instead of juice when practical.

Drink it slowly with a meal rather than quickly on its own, and avoid pairing it with other sweet drinks or refined carbohydrates.

If spikes continue, consider replacing orange juice with water, unsweetened tea, or sparkling water flavored with a squeeze of orange.