Medindia » Nutrition Facts » Nutrient Lookup » Low Vitamin K (phylloquinone) Foods
Tip 1 : 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 2 : Combine plain yogurt with your favorite low-fat salad dressing for a different veggie dip.
Tip 3 : Make twice-baked potatoes with plain yogurt instead of sour cream. Top with chopped green onions or chives.
Tip 4 : Use low-fat buttermilk in pancakes or waffles for a weekend brunch. Look for recipes online.
Tip 5 : Sprinkle cinnamon on sliced apples for a quick and easy cold snack, or try it heated in the microwave for a warm treat.
Tip 6 : Use fruit in your holiday stuffing--try apples, cranberries, raisins, or prunes. Check online for recipes.
Tip 7 : To get some extra dairy, add some shredded low-fat cheese to tuna casserole.
Tip 8 : Use fat-free evaporated milk in recipes in place of heavy cream for the rich smooth taste without the fat and Calories.
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 : Multi-grain, stone-ground, 100% wheat, cracked wheat, or seven-grain doesn't equal whole-grain. Look for the word "whole"!