Low Threonine Foods

Tip 1 : When making home-made desserts--experiment. Replace half of the white flour with whole-grain flour, or look for whole grain recipes online.

Tip 2 : 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 3 : People who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate some types of yogurt. Experiment with different types including those made from soy.

Tip 4 : When choosing canned fruits, select fruit canned in 100% fruit juice or water rather than syrup.

Tip 5 : If you are lactose intolerant--try lactose-free milk or calcium-fortified soymilk (soy beverage).

Tip 6 : Use the food label to find whole grains such as whole rye, whole wheat, whole-grain corn and wild rice.

Tip 7 : Switch it up. Make vegetables your main-dish by topping a salad with your choice of a protein food.

Tip 8 : Looking for a new way to eat Brussels sprouts? They can be boiled, saut�ed, or oven roasted to go along with any meal.

Tip 9 : Going out--think ethnic. Indian, Thai and Chinese dishes offer lots of yummy vegetable options.

Tip 10 : Corn is a great and affordable vegetable to cook all year long. Buy it fresh, frozen, or canned!