Low Cryptoxanthin, beta Foods

Tip 1 : Buy vegetables that are easy to prepare. Pick up pre-washed bags of salad greens, baby carrots or celery sticks.

Tip 2 : Use dark leafy greens, like romaine lettuce and spinach, to make salads. Add red and orange veggies for extra color and nutrition!

Tip 3 : For hamburger patties, meatloaf, or as an ingredient for casseroles, look for lean or extra-lean ground meat.

Tip 4 : Try a rice and beans dish with brown rice or use whole-grain couscous, quinoa, or bulgur instead.

Tip 5 : Keep vegetables separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood while shopping, storing, and preparing.

Tip 6 : Eat seasonally! Checking what fruits are in season in your area can help save money.

Tip 7 : Use fat-free evaporated milk in recipes in place of heavy cream for the rich smooth taste without the fat and Calories.

Tip 8 : Fruit is a very handy, ready-to-go food. Many kinds can be eaten with little to no preparation other than rinsing.

Tip 9 : 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal (such as flakes) counts as 1 oz of grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.

Tip 10 : Build a meal around beans or peas. Bean burritos are a quick and easy dinner entree.