Peanuts (100 G) and Whiskey (1 Fl Oz (No Ice))

Have a smaller peanut portion (about 1 oz/28 g) and avoid honey-roasted, candied, or sugar-coated varieties.

Drink whiskey neat, on the rocks, or with plain sparkling water; avoid soda, juice, tonic, syrups, and other sweet mixers.

Pair the drink with a protein- and fiber-rich option such as plain unsweetened Greek yogurt, almonds, or vegetables with hummus.

Avoid drinking on an empty stomach; have a balanced meal first and keep carbohydrate portions modest.

Sip water alongside alcohol and avoid multiple drinks in a short period.

Check your glucose response on separate occasions, since the rise may be driven by mixers, the accompanying meal, or portion size rather than whiskey alone.