Low Leucine Foods

Tip 1 : Bake or roast chicken instead of frying, and remove skin before eating, to lower saturated fat and Calories.

Tip 2 : Eat a variety of protein foods. Include beans, peas, nuts, lean meats, poultry, soy products & eggs. Choose seafood twice a week.

Tip 3 : When eating out, choose something at each meal that includes vegetables, such as a stir-fry, kebobs, or vegetable fajitas.

Tip 4 : Keep perishable protein foods out of the "danger zone"--temperatures between 40o and 140o F. Two hours is the limit.

Tip 5 : For a quick smoothie, try orange juice, non-fat yogurt, and frozen mango slices (or other fruit). Add ice, blend and enjoy!

Tip 6 : Replace refined grains with whole grains. Buy whole-grain versions of foods like bread or pasta.

Tip 7 : Check out the freezer section for seafood. Flash-frozen seafood retains the nutrients and taste of fresh seafood.

Tip 8 : Add grated carrots for a surprising crunch to a peanut butter sandwich.

Tip 9 : Need a snack? Spread peanut butter on apple slices or top frozen yogurt with berries or slices of kiwi fruit.

Tip 10 : Skip or limit the breading on meat, poultry, or fish. Breading adds Calories and can increase the amount of fat soaked up during frying.