Pineapple (Solids and Liquids, Juice Pack, Canned) (1 Cup, Crushed, Sliced, Or Chunks)

Choose a small portion of canned pineapple, drain it well, and avoid drinking the packing juice; if possible, select fruit packed in water or its own juice with no added sugar.

Eat pineapple only as part of a meal rather than by itself; pair it with plain Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, eggs, tofu, or a small handful of nuts.

Add fiber alongside it, such as chia seeds, ground flaxseed, or a small serving of beans, to slow absorption.

Prefer pineapple pieces over blended pineapple or juice, since liquids and blended fruit are usually absorbed more quickly.

Limit the serving, such as about 1/2 cup of drained pineapple, and check your glucose response at your usual post-meal testing time to find a personal tolerance.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after eating if it is safe for you, as this can help reduce the post-meal rise.