Low Beta-sitosterol Foods

Tip 1 : Top loin pork roast is a lean cut of meat. Serve it sliced, and save the rest for another meal.

Tip 2 : Keep vegetables separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood while shopping, storing, and preparing.

Tip 3 : Make your own cheese spread for crackers--try low-fat ricotta blended with herbs such as oregano, dill, & chopped green onions.

Tip 4 : Are you a fan of peanut butter and banana sandwiches? Try substituting other fruits.

Tip 5 : For breakfast try low-fat or fat-free yogurt. Mix in cereal or fruit for extra flavor, texture and nutrients.

Tip 6 : Rinse fruits under running water before preparing or eating them to remove dirt and microbes on the surface.

Tip 7 : Fruit purees make colorful sauces. Simply crush fresh fruit like strawberries or ripe peaches and serve over waffles or angel food cake.

Tip 8 : Instead of eating a refined grain, switch it for a whole-grain food and look for one that is higher in fiber.

Tip 9 : Try a rice and beans dish with brown rice or use whole-grain couscous, quinoa, or bulgur instead.

Tip 10 : If you get hungry before dinner is served, have a piece of fruit to tide you over.