Low Serine Foods

Tip 1 : Tip for eating out: Share entr�es with a friend. Have one person order a meat dish, and the other order a vegetable dish or a large salad.

Tip 2 : On a long drive or shopping trip, pack cut-up vegetables in a baggie. Skip the impulse to buy less healthful snacks.

Tip 3 : Running short on time? Use a microwave to quickly "zap" vegetables. White or sweet potatoes can be baked quickly this way.

Tip 4 : Serve an avocado salad with seafood or chicken. Look online for recipes.

Tip 5 : Cream of tomato soup made with fat-free milk is a delicious way to get your vegetables and dairy.

Tip 6 : Calcium is a nutrient of public health concern. You can meet your calcium needs by drinking fat-free milk or eating low-fat yogurt.

Tip 7 : Can you name four different ways you like to eat tomatoes? Try something new and healthy like tomato pie recipe.

Tip 8 : Calcium-fortified soymilk (soy beverage) provides similar amounts of calcium as in milk. It is available in low and non-fat versions.

Tip 9 : For a special treat, make homemade ice cream sandwiches using frozen yogurt and peanut butter between graham crackers.

Tip 10 : Veggie sushi is an easy way to add some vegetables. Order sushi rolls with cucumbers, mushrooms, asparagus, and/or carrots.