Low Histidine Foods

Tip 1 : Make pudding with low-fat milk, and top it with a sprinkle of cinnamon or sliced fruit.

Tip 2 : Try crunchy vegetables, raw or lightly steamed. They make a great snack or side dish.

Tip 3 : A chicken salad with chicken breast chunks, Romaine lettuce, veggies, and a vinaigrette makes a great lunch or dinner.

Tip 4 : Top slices of angel food cake with blended fresh or frozen strawberries and add a dollop of low-fat yogurt.

Tip 5 : Cut-up fresh or canned fruit (canned in juice or water) makes a great waffle topping--you can skip the syrup and whipped cream.

Tip 6 : Keep up the good work! Fruits are an important part of your everyday meals and snacks.

Tip 7 : Build a meal around beans or peas. Bean burritos are a quick and easy dinner entree.

Tip 8 : Keep dried fruits handy. Try dried apricots, bananas, apples, pineapple, cherries, figs, dates, or cranberries.

Tip 9 : Search for recipes online to make some of your favorite vegetables.

Tip 10 : Make your own cheese spread for crackers--try low-fat ricotta blended with herbs such as oregano, dill, & chopped green onions.