Low Vitamin B-6 Foods

Tip 1 : Top slices of angel food cake with blended fresh or frozen strawberries and add a dollop of low-fat yogurt.

Tip 2 : Use fruit in your holiday stuffing--try apples, cranberries, raisins, or prunes. Check online for recipes.

Tip 3 : Make twice-baked potatoes with plain yogurt instead of sour cream. Top with chopped green onions or chives.

Tip 4 : Plunge asparagus quickly into boiling water to blanch--then add to a pasta salad or serve as a side dish.

Tip 5 : Beans and peas, like lentils, pintos, and split peas, are protein foods that are naturally low in fat. They make great side or main dishes.

Tip 6 : If you get hungry before dinner is served, have a piece of fruit to tide you over.

Tip 7 : Great job focusing on dairy! Foods in the Dairy Group provide nutrients such as calcium, potassium, vitamin D, and protein.

Tip 8 : Whole grains can be a good source of dietary fiber--choose grains with more fiber for additional health benefits.

Tip 9 : Fruit is a very handy, ready-to-go food. Many kinds can be eaten with little to no preparation other than rinsing.

Tip 10 : Enjoy eggs as your protein food choice--up to one a day, on average, doesn't raise blood cholesterol levels!