Low Tocopherol, delta Foods

Tip 1 : Support your health and community by buying locally-grown fruits. Try visiting a farmers’ market near you.

Tip 2 : Get your whole grains by adding brown rice to soup for a hearty meal.

Tip 3 : Try low-fat ricotta instead of cottage cheese--it has more calcium and works great in many recipes that call for cottage cheese.

Tip 4 : Be food safe! Cook whole cuts of beef, lamb, veal, and pork to 145°F. Let meat rest at least 3 minutes before carving or eating.

Tip 5 : Tired of marinara? For another vegetable-based pasta sauce, try spinach pesto. Look for recipes online.

Tip 6 : Select vegetables with more potassium, such as beet greens, lima beans, spinach, and lentils.

Tip 7 : Many lean cuts of meat need long, slow moist cooking--invest in a slow cooker for melt-in-your mouth meats without too much fat.

Tip 8 : Choose fat-free or low-fat milk or yogurt more often than cheese. When selecting cheese, choose low-fat or reduced-fat versions.

Tip 9 : Add non-fat powdered milk to casseroles, soups or pasta dishes to get added calcium.

Tip 10 : Fruit is a very handy, ready-to-go food. Many kinds can be eaten with little to no preparation other than rinsing.