Nourished Lifestyles, LLC

08/02/2025

Check us out! Thanks SoulBeing for the spotlight!

✨ Provider Spotlight: Nourished Lifestyles ✨
Based in Scarborough, Maine, �Nourished Lifestyles’ team of registered dietitians provides personalized, judgment-free nutrition counseling to help you feel your best—whether you’re managing a chronic condition or simply want to eat better. They specialize in areas like diabetes, weight concerns, digestive health, and women’s health, with both in-person and virtual appointments available. Most commercial insurance plans cover visits at 100%—with no out-of-pocket cost to you.�

🔗 Learn more: soulbeing.com/provider/nourished-lifestyles

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11/12/2024

November is Diabetes Awareness Month!

Have you recently been diagnosed with diabetes?

Are you looking for additional education and support in managing diabetes?

Join Melanie Allen, Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Care and
Education Specialist for a deep-dive into everything you need to know about diabetes and then help you make a plan for what you can do to manage your diabetes!

*Email info@nourishedlifestyles.com with the subject line: **Diabetes Class** to sign up*

11/04/2024

🌟 Diabetes Bootcamp 🌟
Successfully Manage Diabetes and Live Life to the Fullest

Join us for a deep-dive into everything you need to know about diabetes. And most importantly, let’s make a plan for what you can do to manage diabetes and not let it manage you! In this two-part class, we’ll cover the basics. We’ll also talk in detail about blood sugar monitoring and medications to help you better understand WHY these things can be necessary for successful diabetes management.

Who Should Attend:
This class series is for anyone with a diagnosis of diabetes who wants to take charge of their health. Session two builds on the content from session one, so participation in both sessions is required.

When:
Session 1: November 20th, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Session 2: December 11th, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Where:
Nourished Lifestyles
7 Oak Hill Terrace, Suite 215
Scarborough Office
*Please note: Our building is on the 2nd floor, and there is no elevator.*

Cost:
This course may be billable through your health insurance! Contact us for details.
Out of Pocket Cost: $175 total

How to Sign Up:
Email us at info@nourishedlifestyles.com with the subject line: **Diabetes Class**

Can’t make the classes? These topics can also be covered in individual sessions with Melanie Allen, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES.

10/16/2024

Happy National School Lunch Week

10/09/2024

It's pumpkin season! Whether you are carving, cooking or coffee-loving, there are so many benefits to pumpkin!

No matter if you are in the mood for savory or sweet, check out the recipes below for inspiration:

- https://www.wellplated.com/pumpkin-chili/
- https://www.loveandlemons.com/pumpkin-bread/

10/07/2024

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

According to the American Cancer Society the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. with early detection of breast cancer in the localized stage.

Early detection includes doing monthly breast self-exams, and scheduling regular clinical breast exams and mammograms.

To learn more:
- https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-self-exam/
- https://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/early-detection-of-breast-cancer/

09/21/2024

In honor of World Alzheimer's Day, here are 10 Healthy
Habits for your Brain from

1. Challenge your brain- Try a new skill and put your brain to work!
2. Continue learning- education reduces the disk of cognitive decline, stay in school or take a class in person or online!
3. Get moving- engaging in daily movement increases blood flow to your brain
4. Protect your head- Wear a helmet and prevent falls, especially in older adults
5. Be smoke-free- quitting smoking can lower the risk or cognitive decline back to similar levels to those who have not smoked. It's never too late to quit!
6. Control your blood pressure- work with a health care provider to manage blood pressure through medication and/or diet and exercise
7. Manage diabetes- Type 2 diabetes can be prevented or controlled through lifestyle modification
8. Eat a balanced diet- vegetables, fruits, lean proteins and whole grains
9. Maintain a healthy weight- work with a health care provider t determine what a healthy weight is for you
10. Sleep well- good quality sleep is important for brain health

Learn more at https://www.alz.org/ and https://www.alz.org/about/awareness-initiatives/world-alzheimers-day

09/20/2024

To learn more, check out this sources below or visit or https://www.heart.org/en/

Sources
1. https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/lifes-essential-8/how-to-control-cholesterol-fact-sheet
2. https://www.cdc.gov/cholesterol/about/index.html
3. https://medlineplus.gov/cholesterol.html

09/13/2024

Today is National Celiac Disease Awareness Day. Check out this video from the Today Show to learn more about the difference between Celiac Disease and gluten intolerance.

https://www.today.com/video/celiac-vs-gluten-intolerance-how-to-identify-the-difference-219283525978

To mark National Celiac Awareness Day, “Gut Renovation” author Dr. Roshini Raj joins TODAY with ways to learn the difference between Celiac disease and a gluten intolerance, and the risk factors for both.

09/11/2024

Can’t wait to attend Jacqui’s class! I’ll (Leslie) will be there with my new little one!!

Be sure to check it out if you have a little one at home!

LIVE IN-PERSON workshop coming your way this month! ⁣⁣
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It will be MONDAY, September 30th from 12:30pm-2:30pm. Link in bio to sign up - registration required! ⁣⁣⁣⁣Babes in arms and partners welcome. Looking forward to seeing you there!⁣ Read more for details.⁣
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Do you have a baby who is gearing up to try solid foods for the first time? OR have you already started and are overwhelmed by all the information about it out there and wonder if you’re doing it right?⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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In this workshop you will learn:⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
🥦The different ways that people go about starting solids with their babies, specifically, responsive feeding techniques with purée feeding and baby-led weaning⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
🍓How to tell if your baby is ready to start trying solid foods rather than just looking at age⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
🥦What are the appropriate nutrients and foods to focus on⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣ along with how to prepare those foods
🍓The difference between gagging and choking, and how to prevent choking⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
🥦How to navigate introducing allergenic foods to baby⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
🍓How to talk about this with family and daycare providers⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
🥦How to navigate feeding your baby solids in restaurants and social events⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
🍓The division of responsibility technique for more peaceful mealtimes⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
🥦Tricks of the trade, proper utensils, feeding gear and recipes!⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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And you’ll have me, a registered dietitian and mom, as a resource for any questions as we go along! Trust me, you will leave this workshop feeling confident about feeding your baby! $50/family. If you can’t make it live but still want in, DM me for options! ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣

08/30/2024

The dietitians at Nourished Lifestyles are equipped to provide support for the following, and more!

- Weight Management
- Managing Chronic Disease (e.g. Diabetes, Heart Disease, High Blood
Pressure
- Building a positive relationship with food and body
- Disordered Eating
- GI “stuff”
- Meal Planning
- Grocery Shopping
- Fueling for Athletic Performance
- Selective Eaters
- Sort through misinformation
- Pregnancy & Lactation
- Food/Drug/Supplement interactions
- Metabolic disorders/changes
- Make lasting behavioral changes
- Diets (e.g. Plant-based, Mediterranean)
- Combating fatigue
- Nutrition Education (e.g. reading food labels)

If you are interested in meeting with a dietitian, email info@nourishedlifestyles.com to get started!