Soft Taco with Beef, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato and Salsa (1 Taco)

Use a smaller corn tortilla instead of a large flour tortilla, or make the taco open-faced to reduce the carbohydrate portion.

Add black beans or pinto beans and extra lettuce, tomato, salsa, and avocado; reduce the amount of tortilla rather than adding chips or rice.

Choose lean beef, keep cheese to a modest portion, and avoid sweetened sauces or sugary drinks with the meal.

Limit the meal to one taco if it is large, and pair it with a side salad or non-starchy vegetables instead of chips.

Eat the beef, beans, cheese, and vegetables before the tortilla to slow the rise after the meal.

Take an easy 10–20 minute walk soon after eating, if this is safe and appropriate for you.