Medindia » Nutrition Facts » Nutrient Lookup » Isoleucine Rich Foods
Tip 1 : Some whole grains are a good source of fiber. Look for breads that have at least 3 grams of fiber per serving on the Nutrition Facts label.
Tip 2 : Add fruit like sliced apples, pears, or a few berries to your salad bowl.
Tip 3 : Vegetables go well with a dip or dressing. Try low-fat salad dressing with raw broccoli, red and green peppers, celery, or cauliflower.
Tip 4 : An ounce equivalent of protein foods is 1 oz of meat, poultry, or seafood, ¼ cup beans, 1 egg, 1 T. peanut butter, or ½ oz nuts or seeds.
Tip 5 : Try rolled oats or a crushed, unsweetened whole-grain cereal as breading for baked chicken, fish, veal cutlets, or eggplant parmesan.
Tip 6 : To get calcium at lunch, use low-fat cheese on your sandwich.
Tip 7 : Check the Nutrition Facts label found on many packaged meats to compare Calories, sodium, and saturated fat.
Tip 8 : Add pureed vegetables, like carrots, sweet potatoes, and beans to soup for a thicker, heartier texture.
Tip 9 : When eating out, ask for whole-wheat bread for your sandwiches.
Tip 10 : Use low-fat milk to make bread pudding. Check online for recipes.