Low Protein Foods

Tip 1 : Craving ice cream? Choose fat-free frozen yogurt instead.

Tip 2 : Try different ways to use eggplant: Baba Ghanoush, eggplant parmesan, grilled eggplant sandwiches, or stuffed with rice and tomatoes.

Tip 3 : Choose fat-free or low-fat milk as your beverage at meals for an easy way to get calcium.

Tip 4 : Chicken and white bean chili is a tasty way to combine protein foods with a great flavor and bounty of nutrients.

Tip 5 : Dried fruit (raisins, dates, cranberries) and fresh fruit (chopped apples or pears) make a great combination. Add nuts for an extra crunch.

Tip 6 : Make a main dish salad with thin slices of cooked lean beef and a little crumble of blue cheese on top of salad greens.

Tip 7 : For dessert, make a sugar-free chocolate or butterscotch pudding with fat-free or low-fat milk. Check online for recipes.

Tip 8 : A small amount of lean meat adds great flavor to dishes made with beans or whole grains. Try chicken chili or turkey barley soup.

Tip 9 : Casseroles are a great way to serve vegetables, but they can contain lots of Empty Calories. Look for healthy versions online.

Tip 10 : Make time for breakfast every day! Choose whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, or whole-grain waffles.