Medically Tailored Groceries (MTG) include a selection of groceries curated by a Registered Dietitian/Licensed Nutritionist as part of a treatment plan for certain medical diseases. Once your physician provides an order for your prescribed food plan, you meet with our Licensed Nutritionist to assess your needs and plan your food intervention.

We currently offer five Medically Tailored Grocery plan options to meet the dietary needs of our clients and the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases such as Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus, Kidney Disease, High Blood Pressure, and other cardiovascular diseases that affect our community and those living with HIV/AIDS.

  • Groceries for a Regular Healthy Diet
  • Groceries for a Heart-Healthy Diet
  • Groceries for a Consistent Carbohydrate Diet (Diabetic Friendly)
  • Groceries for a Renal Diet (Kidney-Friendly)
  • Groceries for a Pescatarian Diet (based on a Regular Healthy Diet)

All grocery plans provide varied food options of protein (plant & animal sources), grains, dairy and include at least 28 servings of fruit and vegetables

Medically Tailored Grocery plans are based on Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025, Eat Right Nutrition Care Manual and USDA My Plate.

 

Regular Healthy Diet- Grocery Plan

Participants will enjoy all items available in the food pantry. Promotes consumption of nutrient-dense food, lean meats, whole grains, legumes, fruit, and vegetables. Encourages a healthy eating pattern that can prevent certain chronic diseases and can boost the immune system.

  • Diet Specifics:
    • Eliminates added trans-fat and minimizes saturated fat.
    • Added Sugars: <10% DV per serving
    • Encourages choices from every food group
    • Provides protein from varied sources: lean animal meats and plant-based.

Heart Healthy Diet – Grocery Plan

Recommended for clients that have or are at risk for cardiovascular disease (Coronary artery disease, Coronary artery bypass graft, Myocardial infarction, Stroke, Dyslipidemia, and Heart failure)

  • Diet Specifics
    • Sodium: <300mg per serving
    • High fiber options
    • Eliminates added trans-fat and minimizes saturated fat.
    • Includes lean animal protein (fish, chicken breast, turkey).
    • Reduces choices of animal proteins higher in fat (pork, beef, chicken leg).
  • Promotes consumption of whole fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and heart-healthy fats (unsaturated).

 

Consistent Carbohydrate Diet (Diabetic-Friendly) – Grocery Plan

Ideal for clients diagnosed with diabetes, prediabetes, or insulin/blood sugar imbalance. This grocery plan intends to provide a consistent amount of carbohydrates to facilitate meal planning for those with hyperglycemia.

  • Diet Specifics:
    • Items with sugar added <10% DV per serving
    • Provides fiber-rich carbohydrate sources
    • Promotes balanced diet with items from all food groups
  • Promotes consumption of whole grains, fruit, vegetables, fiber, and heart-healthy fats (unsaturated).

 

Renal Diet (Kidney-Friendly) – Grocery Plan – Only with approval from RD

For clients with chronic kidney disease (Stage I-V) with or without dialysis. A nutrition assessment from the dietitian is required for this diet.

  • Diet Specifics:
    • Phosphorus: Moderate- Low (<100 mg per serving)
    • Potassium: Moderate- Low (<200 mg per serving)
    • Sodium: Moderate- Very Low (<300 mg per serving)
  • Additional restrictions for protein and water/fluid can be included with Registered Dietitian’s assessment/recommendation.

 

Pescatarian Diet – Grocery Plan

Created for clients that follow a plant-based diet and pescatarian eating pattern or wish to eliminate or limit consumption of animal products.

  • Diet Specifics:
    • Animal products are restricted to fish, eggs, and dairy.
    • Provides plant-based protein sources from legumes (beans, lentils, peas), nuts, and seeds.
    • Encourages variety in food groups.
  • Promotes consumption of whole fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and heart-healthy fats (unsaturated).

100% Consumer Choice

After your intake, with your customer number and pin, you can order online from among the 117 different items available. We feature 76 different varieties of fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs and nuts throughout the year.

Selections for each week’s worth of groceries can include 14 selections of Vegetables, 7 selections of fruits, 10 proteins, and a combination of an additional 6 options from a variety of food groups. Depending on how you choose, you may receive 17-47 meals.

Your selections may either be picked up or delivered to your door through our collaboration with Door Dash.

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