sandybrown ,The answer for your question is pretty simple. Find out the right amount that does not spike your BS. Note down the spike and PPBS of the food you want to try and adjust the amount appropriately based on the tests.
In the process of looking for protein intake quantity I found a calculator which can give most if nutrition information on home cooked food. As we are in our 70's we are continue to eat what ever we cooked all there years but do check food items label to avoid free and hidden sugar. At home there is still some confutation on what best to eat at the moment, it id difficult to get some items in the shop or cane be expensive because of the world economic situation. Utility cost, petrol cost and food cost!!!.
Hidden , In my observation, the maximum spike (130-140 mg/dl) is caused by Cashews, when I have more than 100g. Peanuts are the best. 100-200g would not spike your BS beyond 100-110 mg/dL.
As part of my learning I found the information below.
"How often should people with diabetes eat nuts?
When it comes to eating nuts, less is more, simply because they are nutritiously dense in calories. A daily serving of nuts should be about ¼ cup of nuts or 2 tablespoons of nut butter. Remember that roasted nuts are often coated with additional oil before roasting which means they contain even more fat. "
We dry roast almonds or soak in water over night are remove the light brown skin and only eat the white soft nuts.
Which ever nut we keep it to 1/4 cup, portion control.
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