Niacin Rich Foods

Tip 1 : Make pudding with low-fat milk, and top it with a sprinkle of cinnamon or sliced fruit.

Tip 2 : Vegetables go well with a dip or dressing. Try low-fat salad dressing with raw broccoli, red and green peppers, celery, or cauliflower.

Tip 3 : Flavored milk has Calories from added sugars--try flavoring your plain low-fat milk with cocoa powder or vanilla extract.

Tip 4 : Try crunchy vegetables, raw or lightly steamed. They make a great snack or side dish.

Tip 5 : For dessert, make a sugar-free chocolate or butterscotch pudding with fat-free or low-fat milk. Check online for recipes.

Tip 6 : Much of the fat in chicken and turkey is in or under the skin. Remove skin and fat for a leaner, healthier meal.

Tip 7 : Veggie sushi is an easy way to add some vegetables. Order sushi rolls with cucumbers, mushrooms, asparagus, and/or carrots.

Tip 8 : Use vegetable oils (olive, canola, corn, soybean, peanut, safflower, sunflower) rather than solid fats (butter, shortening).

Tip 9 : Tasty and easy fruit sauces can be made in your blender. Try combining fruits, such as pear and mango, or a variety of berries.

Tip 10 : Visit My Reports to check out your Protein Foods history chart and see how you've been doing with your intake over time.