Low Isoleucine Foods

Tip 1 : Whole grains are great in mixed dishes. Try using brown rice in a casserole, or quinoa in a salad.

Tip 2 : Use up leftover whole-grain bread or crackers as bulk in a meat loaf (or meat-less loaf). Check online for recipes.

Tip 3 : Use whole grains in mixed dishes, such as barley in vegetable soup or bulgur wheat in casseroles.

Tip 4 : Fruit with a low-fat yogurt dip makes a great party snack. Use melon, apples, bananas, berries, grapes and provide toothpicks!

Tip 5 : Going out--think ethnic. Indian, Thai and Chinese dishes offer lots of yummy vegetable options.

Tip 6 : Walnuts are great in salads, and slivered almonds in veggie dishes. When you add nuts, cut back on meat or poultry portions in the meal.

Tip 7 : Sprinkle cinnamon on sliced apples for a quick and easy cold snack, or try it heated in the microwave for a warm treat.

Tip 8 : Add sweetness to your whole-grain cereals with fruit. Top cereal with sliced bananas, canned peaches, raisins or frozen fruit!

Tip 9 : For a flavorful pork picadillo stew--use lean pork with onions, peppers, tomatoes, raisins and green olives. Check online for recipes.

Tip 10 : For car trips, pack a mixture of unsalted nuts, seeds and dried fruit for a crunchy, protein-packed snack.