Potato Gnocchi (1 Cup)

Reduce the gnocchi portion and build the meal around a large serving of non-starchy vegetables such as broccoli, zucchini, spinach, mushrooms, or salad greens.

Add protein and fat to slow absorption, for example chicken, fish, eggs, tofu, tempeh, cheese, olive oil, or avocado.

Choose lentil- or chickpea-based pasta/gnocchi alternatives when available; they are typically more blood-sugar-friendly than potato gnocchi.

Avoid pairing gnocchi with sugary sauces, sweet drinks, garlic bread, or dessert; use olive-oil-and-herb, pesto, or a meat-and-vegetable sauce instead.

Eat vegetables and protein first, then have the gnocchi last rather than eating it on its own.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk after the meal and use your glucose readings to identify a portion size that produces a smaller rise.