Snacking is not part of their native culture. Native vegetables are also consumed in large amounts. The Hmong diet could be enhanced with the addition of a variety of inexpensive, available vegetables. Meats and fish are used in small amounts as enhancements. The amounts are sufficient, however, to provide ample protein.
Popular fruits are bananas, mangos, pineapples, coconuts, lichees, and jackfruit.
As with vegetables, additional varieties of fruit could enhance the Hmong diet. In particular, citrus fruits should be emphasized for their vitamin C content. Fresh milk and cheese are typically unavailable to Hmongs in their native country. This, along with lactose intolerance, discourages the consumption of dairy products. Overall fat content in the diet is low.