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03/01/2024

March is National Nutrition Month

Throughout March, celebrate by going Beyond the Table!

Dive into the farm-to-fork aspect of nutrition, explore the various ways and places we eat, and learn about the great work RDNs and NDTRs do: http://sm.eatright.org/NNM

06/09/2023

Small, everyday changes can make a huge impact to your overall health. Schedule an appointment with your local Dietitian-nutritionist and see what changes you can make today!

06/08/2023

Even God said fruit is good for you! 😆
His fruit is much better than our fruit, though. Remember the holy spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.
Galatians 5:22-23

03/17/2023

Happy St. Patrick's Day! Let us here at Essential Living, LLC help you with all your nutritional needs.

01/09/2023

Trying for a healthier lifestyle in 2023? Let a registered dietitian nutritionist help with your dietary needs. Contact Essential Living, LLC with a referral from your doctor and let us help you. From medical conditions such as diabetes and obesity to managing food allergies, we are here for YOU. Check out our website at

Essential Living, LLC provides nutrition counseling to help you with your journey to become healthier or help manage a disease.

12/27/2022

Let registered dietitian nutritionist Deanna Brown help you with your new year's resolution to become healthier and happier in 2023! Check out our website at https://essentiallivingllc9.wixsite.com/essentiallivingllc.

12/10/2022

It’s that time of year for the annual cookie exchange! Here is an idea for a nutritious and delicious cookie (Plus Santa may enjoy this cookie). The recipe comes from Today's Dietitian magazine courtesy of Rosanne Rust, owner of Rust Nutrition, and recipe developer, content creator, and author.

These Cranberry Biscotti, which are loaded with antioxidants, are perfect for dunking into your coffee, hot chocolate, or milk.

Get the recipe from the link below
https://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/1122p16.shtml

10/18/2022

Trick or Treat!
Here are some Halloween Tips and Tricks:
-Feed them first. Don’t let the kids trick-or-treat on an empty stomach. This will prevent them from overeating the candy on Halloween night
-Inspect the candy. Discard unwrapped or opened candies and w**d out choking hazards for small children (gum, hard candy).
-Set some ground rules. Let your child know how much candy he/she is able to eat on Halloween night.
-Assess the stash. Know how much candy your child has collected so you can determine your strategy and gauge how quickly the pile is diminishing. If the pile is diminishing at a reasonable rate you can relax. If not, you may want to intervene.
-Store candy in the kitchen. Don’t let your child store candy in his or her bedroom where the temptation to dip in may be too great.
-Part of the fun of Halloween is trading candy. Put a twist on and consider “trading” him a nickel, dime or quarter (you pick your price point) for every piece he’s/she’s willing to give up.
-Provide choices. Halloween should be fun for everybody, including children who can’t have candy due to allergies or health problems. For children who can’t have candy, try substituting acceptable treats or find a family-friendly alternative to trick-or-treating, such as a corn maze or haunted house.
-Model behavior. If you want your kids to practice moderation you need to do so as well.

09/28/2022

Fall is HERE!
What is your favorite fall activity? Here at Essential Living, LLC we love going for walks in the crisp morning air. And maybe enjoy a pumpkin spice latte or two. If you love pumpkin spice, here is a latte recipe for you to try.
Ingredients for Pumpkin Latte:
⅔ cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk or skim milk
1½ tablespoons canned pumpkin
1 package sugar substitute, such as Stevia or Splenda
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
½ cup strong brewed hot coffee, make your favorite
Ingredients for Topping:
Dash of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon
Instructions:
In a saucepan, using a whisk, mix together almond milk, pumpkin, sugar substitute and heat on medium heat, stirring constantly, until steaming. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract and pumpkin pie spice. Transfer to a blender and process for 15 seconds until foamy. If you don’t have a blender, don’t worry about it. Just whisk the mixture continuously with a wire whisk until foamy.
Pour into a large mug. Add hot coffee on top. Sprinkle with a dash of pumpkin pie spice or cinnamon, if desired.
Drink immediately.
Notes
Makes 1 serving. Each serving, 1½ cups.
NUTRITION FACTS: for 1 serving
50 calories, 3g fat, 1g sat. fat, 24mg chol, 2g protein, 5g carbs, 2g fiber, 84mg sod, 2g sugar
Recipe from Skinny Kitchen
https://www.skinnykitchen.com/recipes/low-calorie-pumpkin-spice-latte-dairy-free-sugar-free/

09/10/2022

Football season is upon us. This is my favorite time of the year, not only for the football games but for all the tailgating food! Hot wings and chicken buffalo dip (with vegetables and tortilla chips for dipping of course!) are the favorites around my house. Comment below to let us know your favorite tailgating foods.

09/07/2022

Leftover vegetables are perfect for a pizza. Red bell peppers, eggplant, and zucchini were all roasted and then put on a whole wheat pizza crust with pesto for the sauce and low-fat mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese. What do you do with your leftover vegetables?