Veg puff (1 piece)

Have a smaller portion of the veg puff, and avoid adding sugary drinks, sweet chutneys, or dessert with it.

Pair it with a protein-rich side such as plain Greek yogurt, unsweetened curd, or a boiled egg to slow the rise in blood sugar.

Add a fiber-rich side before the puff, such as a salad of cucumber, tomato, lettuce, and carrots with lemon dressing.

If possible, choose a homemade baked version with more vegetable filling and a thinner pastry layer rather than a large deep-fried puff.

Take a 10–20 minute easy walk soon after eating, if safe for you, to help reduce the post-meal rise.

For a later snack or meal, choose options such as roasted chickpeas, an apple with unsweetened peanut butter, or plain curd rather than refined-flour snacks.