Papayas (1 Cup, Cubes) and Tea with Milk and Sugar (1 Teacup (6 Fl Oz))

Skip added sugar in the tea; use cinnamon, cardamom, vanilla, or a non-caloric sweetener if needed.

Have a smaller papaya portion and eat it after, rather than before, a protein-rich meal or snack.

Pair papaya with plain Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, or a small handful of almonds or walnuts to slow absorption.

Add chia seeds or ground flaxseed to plain yogurt alongside the papaya.

Choose unsweetened milk or a smaller amount of milk in tea, and avoid sweetened condensed milk or flavored creamers.

Take a 10–15 minute easy walk after eating to help limit the post-meal rise.