Low Lysine Foods

Tip 1 : Tired of eating plain vegetables? Add slivered almonds or cashews to a vegetable stir-fry.

Tip 2 : Make dinner once and serve it twice. Roast a larger cut of lean meat. Make a second meal using the ‘planned-over’ meat.

Tip 3 : A small amount of lean meat adds great flavor to dishes made with beans or whole grains. Try chicken chili or turkey barley soup.

Tip 4 : In addition to getting calcium from milk and yogurt, you also get potassium, which can help your blood pressure.

Tip 5 : Vegetables can be an easy part of picnics. Serve a bowl of raw veggies with a low-Calorie dip along with sandwiches.

Tip 6 : Even if you don’t eat the peel, rinse and rub fruit under running water before peeling or cutting so that dirt and microbes don’t transfer.

Tip 7 : Don't know what to do with leftovers? Puree roasted vegetables with chicken stock to make a hearty and flavorful soup.

Tip 8 : Curries and other ethnic dishes pair small amounts of meat or chicken with vegetables and seasonings. Check for recipes online.

Tip 9 : Fruit yogurt can contain added sugars--try mixing fresh fruit into plain yogurt instead.

Tip 10 : Take a walk around the block after dinner. If you are still hungry, have a piece of fruit instead of a rich dessert.