Low Phenylalanine Foods

Tip 1 : Put rinsed and cut vegetables in a bowl or bag on a shelf in your refrigerator where you can see them.

Tip 2 : Some whole grains are a good source of fiber. Look for breads that have at least 3 grams of fiber per serving on the Nutrition Facts label.

Tip 3 : Dried fruit (raisins, dates, cranberries) and fresh fruit (chopped apples or pears) make a great combination. Add nuts for an extra crunch.

Tip 4 : For a flavorful pork picadillo stew--use lean pork with onions, peppers, tomatoes, raisins and green olives. Check online for recipes.

Tip 5 : 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal (such as flakes) counts as 1 oz of grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.

Tip 6 : Buy vegetables that are easy to prepare. Pick up pre-washed bags of salad greens, baby carrots or celery sticks.

Tip 7 : Vegetables go well with a dip or dressing. Try low-fat salad dressing with raw broccoli, red and green peppers, celery, or cauliflower.

Tip 8 : Cream of tomato soup made with fat-free milk is a delicious way to get your vegetables and dairy.

Tip 9 : Add protein to your salads. Try different ingredients like eggs, tuna, grilled shrimp, chickpeas, or black beans.

Tip 10 : Be sure to drain all fat off ground beef after cooking--for less fat and Calories.