Low Adjusted Protein Foods

Tip 1 : Choose fruit! Ask for fruit, like sliced apples, a fruit cup, or 100% fruit juice at a fast food restaurant instead of fried foods.

Tip 2 : What’s the issue with whole milk? An 8-oz glass contains about the same amount of saturated fat as 5 strips of bacon.

Tip 3 : Frozen juice bars (100% juice) count as fruit and make healthy alternatives to those that may contain a lot of added sugars.

Tip 4 : If you are lactose intolerant--try lactose-free milk or calcium-fortified soymilk (soy beverage).

Tip 5 : For less cholesterol-replace some egg yolks with egg whites. Two egg whites = 1 whole egg.

Tip 6 : Dairy foods provide calcium needed for bone growth and bone health throughout your life.

Tip 7 : Make fruit kabobs using pineapple chunks, bananas, grapes, and berries. Use yogurt as a sauce for your fruity snack or side dish.

Tip 8 : Need a snack? Spread peanut butter on apple slices or top frozen yogurt with berries or slices of kiwi fruit.

Tip 9 : Breakfast cereal can be a great way to add fiber to your morning. Just be careful when choosing cereal, many contain added sugars!

Tip 10 : Fresh and frozen fruit such as raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries can be enjoyed throughout the year.