Paella (1 piece)

Reduce the rice portion in paella and increase the non-starchy vegetables, seafood, chicken, or beans in the dish.

Choose brown basmati rice or parboiled basmati rice instead of short-grain white rice when making paella.

Consider replacing part of the rice with pearl barley, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.

Eat paella after a starter such as a salad with olive oil and vinegar, or alongside extra vegetables.

Avoid sugary drinks, sweet sangria, bread, and dessert with the meal; choose water or unsweetened sparkling water instead.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating, and check your response to different portion sizes if you monitor glucose.