Low Sucrose Foods

Tip 1 : Add fruit to your brunch for additional color and flavor: sliced fruit or berries make a great topping on low-fat yogurt.

Tip 2 : Make twice-baked sweet potatoes using ricotta or other low-fat cheeses in place of sour cream or cream cheese.

Tip 3 : Try a rice and beans dish with brown rice or use whole-grain couscous, quinoa, or bulgur instead.

Tip 4 : Some cheeses have a lot of sodium. Use them in small amounts to add flavor, and omit additional salt.

Tip 5 : Need a snack? Spread peanut butter on apple slices or top frozen yogurt with berries or slices of kiwi fruit.

Tip 6 : Vegetable or bean soups go towards your daily vegetable target. Choose lower sodium versions.

Tip 7 : A regular-size slice of bread counts as 1 oz of grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.

Tip 8 : Can you name four different ways you like to eat tomatoes? Try something new and healthy like tomato pie recipe.

Tip 9 : If you are lactose intolerant--try lactose-free milk or calcium-fortified soymilk (soy beverage).

Tip 10 : Create a whole-grain pilaf using a mixture of barley, wild rice, and brown rice. Check online for recipes.