Pumpkin Seeds (Tong Garden) (1 Serving)

Keep the pumpkin-seed portion modest, such as 1–2 tablespoons, and avoid eating them alone in a large amount.

Choose plain, unsweetened pumpkin seeds; avoid honey-roasted, candied, or sugar-seasoned varieties.

Eat pumpkin seeds as part of a balanced meal with non-starchy vegetables, such as leafy greens, broccoli, zucchini, or peppers.

Pair them with protein, for example eggs, plain Greek yogurt, tofu, chicken, fish, or lentils, rather than with refined crackers, sweetened cereal, or dried fruit.

Avoid combining pumpkin seeds with high-sugar drinks or desserts; choose water, unsweetened tea, or coffee instead.

If spikes persist, test a smaller serving at different times of day and discuss the pattern with your clinician or diabetes educator.