Wheat Chapati (1 Piece)

Reduce the chapati portion and avoid eating it alone; have it with a generous serving of non-starchy vegetables such as spinach, okra, cauliflower, cabbage, or cucumber.

Eat protein first, such as eggs, tofu, paneer, fish, or plain Greek yogurt, then eat the chapati afterward.

Pair the meal with lentils, chickpeas, or beans instead of potato-based dishes, sweet sauces, or sugary drinks.

Add healthy fats in modest amounts, such as almonds, walnuts, peanuts, chia seeds, or flaxseed, to slow digestion.

Try replacing part of the wheat flour with chickpea flour or barley flour, and keep the chapati thin and small.

Check your glucose response after different portion sizes and meal combinations; individual responses can vary, so discuss persistent large spikes with your clinician.