Low Lactose Foods

Tip 1 : Make fresh fruit snow cones using berries, pineapple, or other fruits. Check online for recipes.

Tip 2 : Tired of eating plain vegetables? Add slivered almonds or cashews to a vegetable stir-fry.

Tip 3 : Tasty and easy fruit sauces can be made in your blender. Try combining fruits, such as pear and mango, or a variety of berries.

Tip 4 : Use the food label to find whole grains such as whole rye, whole wheat, whole-grain corn and wild rice.

Tip 5 : Use vegetable oils (olive, canola, corn, soybean, peanut, safflower, sunflower) rather than solid fats (butter, shortening).

Tip 6 : A regular-size slice of bread counts as 1 oz of grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.

Tip 7 : Include fruit at dinner! Add crushed pineapple to coleslaw or include orange sections or grapes in a salad.

Tip 8 : Try a low-fat or reduced-fat Swiss cheese to get your calcium without all the sodium and fat.

Tip 9 : Need a dip for your fruit? Mix plain yogurt with a dash of vanilla, or add your favorite spice, like cinnamon, for a new flavor.

Tip 10 : Looking for the best kinds of dairy products to control Calories? Choose fat-free or low-fat milk or yogurt.