Salmon (100 G)

Choose plain grilled, baked, or poached salmon rather than salmon prepared with sweet glazes, teriyaki, honey, maple syrup, or sugary sauces.

Check marinades and packaged salmon labels for added sugar; season with lemon, herbs, garlic, pepper, or olive oil instead.

Keep carbohydrate sides modest and choose options such as lentils, chickpeas, non-starchy vegetables, or a small serving of steel-cut oats rather than refined bread, rice, or potatoes.

Pair salmon with fiber-rich vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, spinach, zucchini, or a leafy salad to slow digestion.

Avoid sweet drinks, juice, and dessert with the meal; choose water, sparkling water, or unsweetened tea.

Take a gentle 10–20 minute walk after eating, if medically appropriate, to help reduce the post-meal rise.