Low Lycopene Foods

Tip 1 : Choose lean meat cuts for casserole dishes, like lean pork loin or sirloin for tamale pie. Check online for recipes.

Tip 2 : Fruit is a very handy, ready-to-go food. Many kinds can be eaten with little to no preparation other than rinsing.

Tip 3 : Add fruit like sliced apples, pears, or a few berries to your salad bowl.

Tip 4 : Select vegetables with more potassium, such as beet greens, lima beans, spinach, and lentils.

Tip 5 : Serve an Italian favorite--bruschetta. It can be made with tomatoes, basil and olive oil. Check online for recipes.

Tip 6 : 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 7 : Get your whole grains by adding brown rice to soup for a hearty meal.

Tip 8 : Make your own cheese spread for crackers--try low-fat ricotta blended with herbs such as oregano, dill, & chopped green onions.

Tip 9 : Get your whole grains while watching a movie at home - snack on popcorn with little or no salt and butter.

Tip 10 : Can you name four different ways you like to eat tomatoes? Try something new and healthy like tomato pie recipe.