Phosphorus, P Rich Foods

Tip 1 : For breakfast try low-fat or fat-free yogurt. Mix in cereal or fruit for extra flavor, texture and nutrients.

Tip 2 : Add vegetarian meat substitutes (like tempeh or tofu) to soups and stews to boost protein without adding saturated fat or cholesterol.

Tip 3 : Be food safe! Cook poultry to 165° F, and chopped or ground beef, lamb, veal, and pork to 160° F.

Tip 4 : Choose soft margarines with zero trans fats made from liquid vegetable oil, rather than stick margarine or butter

Tip 5 : Brown rice is a great side dish. Try different ways of flavoring your rice dish. Look online for recipes.

Tip 6 : Take a walk around the block after dinner. If you are still hungry, have a piece of fruit instead of a rich dessert.

Tip 7 : Ready-to-eat, whole-grain cereal is a tasty whole grain snack. Check the Nutrition Facts label to find one that is lower in sugar.

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

Tip 9 : 1 flour tortilla (8 inches in diameter) counts as 2 oz of grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.

Tip 10 : Most vegetables are naturally low in fat, sodium, and Calories, so have them in place of high-Calorie snacks.