A nurse taught a patient about a tyramine-restricted diet. Which menu selection would the nurse approve?

A) Macaroni and cheese, hot dogs, banana bread, caffeinated coffee
B) Mashed potatoes, ground beef patty, corn, green beans, apple pie
C) Avocado salad, ham, creamed potatoes, asparagus, chocolate cake
D) Noodles with cheddar cheese sauce, smoked sausage, lettuce salad, yeast rolls

The correct answer describes a meal that contains little tyramine. Vegetables and fruits contain little or no tyramine. Fresh ground beef and apple pie are safe. The other meals contain various amounts of tyramine-rich foods or foods that contain vasopressors: avocados, ripe bananas (banana bread), sausages/hot dogs, smoked meat (ham), cheddar cheese, yeast, caffeine drinks, and chocolate.