Low Alanine Foods

Tip 1 : Add sweetness to your whole-grain cereals with fruit. Top cereal with sliced bananas, canned peaches, raisins or frozen fruit!

Tip 2 : Bake or roast chicken instead of frying, and remove skin before eating, to lower saturated fat and Calories.

Tip 3 : Jazz up raw vegetables with hummus dip or bean spread.

Tip 4 : Roasted pork tenderloin goes well with fruit. Serve with a fruit salad or a fruit salsa.

Tip 5 : Add dried apricots or prunes to your slow cooker when making beef brisket. Check online for different recipes.

Tip 6 : Whole grains are great in mixed dishes. Try using brown rice in a casserole, or quinoa in a salad.

Tip 7 : For dessert, try low-fat yogurt or pudding as a dip for fruits like strawberries or melon balls.

Tip 8 : Vary your veggies by including celery, lima beans, or squash in your meals.

Tip 9 : To get some extra dairy, add some shredded low-fat cheese to tuna casserole.

Tip 10 : Choose fruit! Ask for fruit, like sliced apples, a fruit cup, or 100% fruit juice at a fast food restaurant instead of fried foods.