Low Riboflavin Foods

Tip 1 : In pancakes and muffins, experiment with substituting half the flour with oat or whole-wheat flour. (They may need more leavening).

Tip 2 : Vegetable or bean soups go towards your daily vegetable target. Choose lower sodium versions.

Tip 3 : Try grilling, broiling, poaching, or roasting protein foods. These cooking methods don't add extra fat.

Tip 4 : Eat seasonally! Checking what fruits are in season in your area can help save money.

Tip 5 : Be sure to drain all fat off ground beef after cooking--for less fat and Calories.

Tip 6 : Keep perishable protein foods out of the "danger zone"--temperatures between 40o and 140o F. Two hours is the limit.

Tip 7 : What could you do with radishes? Roast with other vegetables or eat raw on top of a salad for a spicy and crunchy texture.

Tip 8 : Enjoy preparing chicken in different ways. You can roast, stew, sauté, broil or bake it for a variety of dishes.

Tip 9 : Many lean cuts of meat need long, slow moist cooking--invest in a slow cooker for melt-in-your mouth meats without too much fat.

Tip 10 : A good way to start your day with dairy is to use fat-free or low-fat milk instead of water to make oatmeal or hot cereal.