Low Phytosterols Foods

Tip 1 : Use whole grains in mixed dishes, such as barley in vegetable soup or bulgur wheat in casseroles.

Tip 2 : Eat dairy for a snack on the run--grab low-fat cheese sticks, yogurt, or a home-made smoothie.

Tip 3 : Every day is a new day to meet your fruit goal! By keeping up the good work, it can become a habit.

Tip 4 : Chicken and white bean chili is a tasty way to combine protein foods with a great flavor and bounty of nutrients.

Tip 5 : Serve ‘beans with greens’--add cooked cannellini beans to cooked, drained kale. Season with pepper, lemon juice and oil.

Tip 6 : Popcorn is a whole grain! Pop a bag of low-fat or fat-free popcorn for a healthier snack. 3 cups equals 1 oz of grains.

Tip 7 : For a change, try whole-wheat pasta in macaroni and cheese or pasta salad.

Tip 8 : While shopping, load up on packages of frozen vegetables. They cook in minutes with little preparation.

Tip 9 : "Juice drinks" aren't real fruit juice--look for 100% juice on the label.

Tip 10 : Cook it once, eat twice. Make extra vegetables and save some for later. Use them for a stew, soup, or a pasta dish.