Low Phosphorus, P Foods

Tip 1 : Three ways to thaw seafood, meat or poultry safely: In the refrigerator; in cold water, changed every 30 minutes; or in the microwave.

Tip 2 : Add fruit like pineapple or fresh chunks of peaches to vegetable and meat kabobs.

Tip 3 : Enjoy eggs as your protein food choice--up to one a day, on average, doesn't raise blood cholesterol levels!

Tip 4 : Add spinach and carrots to any soup, stew, or chili for added nutrients.

Tip 5 : Instead of high fat pasta sauces like alfredo, try part-skim ricotta mixed with pesto for a creamy sauce.

Tip 6 : Skip or limit the breading on meat, poultry, or fish. Breading adds Calories and can increase the amount of fat soaked up during frying.

Tip 7 : Add calcium to your coffee or tea by switching from either half & half or cream to low-fat or fat-free milk.

Tip 8 : Eating at least 3 ounce equivalents a day of whole grains may help with weight management. Use SuperTracker to see how much you've had.

Tip 9 : Whole grains are great in mixed dishes. Try using brown rice in a casserole, or quinoa in a salad.

Tip 10 : To see if you're getting the right amount of protein foods each day, go to My Reports to see how you measure up.