Dissolves Easily

Milk or Juice

DEN Plain Powder is not meant to be a stand-alone product, so the taste experience is defined primarily by the beverage it is dissolved in.

DIRECTIONS:

Blend at least a cup of one of the following liquids with one scoop of Daily Essential Nutrients powder, three times per day.

TASTES BEST IN:

Orange juice, pineapple juice, strawberry-kiwi juice, grape juice, strawberry-banana smoothie, very berry smoothie, original soy milk, unsweetened vanilla almond milk, or organic coffee creamer.

DOESN’T MIX WELL IN:

Dairy milk, water, apple juice, sweetened vanilla soymilk.

NOTE:

Dissolving in hot beverages (e.g. tea, coffee, hot chocolate) as well as adding to recipes for cooking may accelerate degradation and diminish the potency of several of the vitamins and is not recommended.

No-bake Favorites

Chocolate No-bake Macaroons

Because these are no-bake (and have no heat response), they are very flexible and versatile.

DIRECTIONS:

Blend in a food processor. If it is too dry, you can add more nut butter, more honey, or some real maple syrup. If too wet, add more coconut. Because these are no-bake (and have no heat response), they are very flexible and versatile. You can put anything in them as long as you balance your wet and dry ingredients (and portion your DEN to the size of your batch, so you know how much powder winds up per ball).

NOTE:

Quick mixes

Pudding

DEN Plain Powder is not meant to be a stand-alone product, so the taste experience is defined primarily by the mix it is dissolved in.

DIRECTIONS:

Blend made instant pudding with one scoop of Daily Essential Nutrients powder, three times per day.

NOTE:

Dissolving in hot liquids (e.g. instant gelatin mix) as well as adding to recipes for cooking may accelerate degradation and diminish the potency of several of the vitamins and is not recommended.

Meal Replacement

“Banana Cocoa Smoothie”

If you want a meal replacement smoothie with the added benefit of taste and nutrition, try this customer favorite.

DIRECTIONS:

Blend these ingredients with one scoop of Daily Essential Nutrients powder.

INGREDIENTS:

-4  to  6 oz of chocolate almond, chocolate cashew, or chocolate dairy milk

-1 banana

If you prefer unsweetened (unflavored) milk, add 1-2 T of cocoa powder or unsweetened chocolate syrup and 1-2 T organic sweetener.

NOTE:

You can concentrate this smoothie by using less liquid and more nutrients for more of a “shot” than a smoothie or shake.

Meal Replacement

“Cranberry Orange Gummies”

Enjoy these delicious and nutritious DEN gummies as a tasty way to get your Daily Essential Nutrients!

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a small saucepan, heat the cranberry juice over medium heat until it starts to simmer. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
2. While the cranberry juice is cooling, pour the orange juice concentrate into a separate bowl. Add the 4 scoops of plain DEN to the orange juice and stir until fully dissolved. Set aside.
3. Sprinkle the Knox gelatin evenly over the warm cranberry juice and let it sit for 1-2 minutes to bloom.
4. After the gelatin has bloomed, return the saucepan to the stove and heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the gelatin is fully dissolved. Be careful not to let it boil.
5. Once the gelatin is dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
6. While the cranberry juice and gelatin mixture is still tepid, slowly pour in the orange juice and DEN mixture, stirring constantly until well combined.
7. Pour the combined mixture into silicone gummy molds or an 8×8-inch pan lined with parchment paper.
8. Place the molds or pan in the refrigerator and let the gummies set for at least 2-3 hours, or until firm.
9. Once set, remove the gummies from the molds or cut them into squares if using a pan.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup cranberry juice (100% Juice or 100% juice blend)
1/2 cup orange juice concentrate (partially thawed)
4 scoops of plain Daily Essential Nutrients (DEN)
3 tablespoons Knox gelatin (food-dye free)

NOTE:

Store the gummies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Another Quick & Easy Idea

“Nutella Shot”

If you want a meal replacement smoothie with the added benefit of taste and nutrition, try this customer favorite.

DIRECTIONS:

Blend these ingredients with 1 scoop of Daily Essential Nutrients powder:

INGREDIENTS:

-4 to 6 oz of almond, cashew or dairy milk

-1 spoonful of your favorite of hazelnut spread

NOTE:

For best results use an immersion blender.

Frozen Drink

Fruit & Yogurt “Smoothie”

A yogurt-based smoothie can be a good meal replacement and helps hide the taste of nutrients.

DIRECTIONS:

Blend these ingredients with 1 scoop of Daily Essential Nutrients powder:

INGREDIENTS:

-1 to 2 Cups of fresh or frozen fruit

-4 to 6 oz of milk

-1 Cup of yogurt (we use Greek Vanilla)

-1 Banana (helps suspend the vitamin granules)

NOTE:

You can use any kind of yogurt, including dairy free yogurt. You may want to add organic, sugar-free sweetener such as coconut powder or organic agave to add sweetness.

For a Sweeter Treat

“Nut Butter Cup”

This quick and easy treat makes sweet “bites” out of Daily Essential Nutrients powder.

DIRECTIONS:

Mix Daily Essential Nutrients powder into nut butter. Freeze for a few minutes to stiffen while melitng chocolate (optional). Remove from freezer and form into a ball or stick. Coat top half in chocolate (optional), freeze for a few more minutes to harden.

INGREDIENTS:

-1 Scoop of Nut Butter of choice

-1 Scoop of Daily Essential Nutrients powder

-Melted chocolate (optional)

Tasty Drink

“Chocolate Juice”

You might try this if you are looking for a fruit and chocolate option.

DIRECTIONS:

Blend these ingredients with 1 scoop of Daily Essential Nutrients powder:

INGREDIENTS:

-1/3 Cup of 100% juice (no sugar added)

-1/3 cup of chocolate almond milk

NOTE:

This also works with other flavors such as cherry juice.

Fruit Smoothies

Strawberry or Banana

You might try this if you are looking for a fruit and chocolate option.

DIRECTIONS:

Blend these ingredients with 1 scoop of Daily Essential Nutrients powder. Serve in 3 cups with a straw and sprinkle with cinnamon.

INGREDIENTS: Serves 3

-Blend ingredients together using 4 ounces of the milk of your choice.

-1 cup crushed ice

-1 1/2 cup frozen strawberries or bananas

-1 teaspoon vanilla extract

-1 tablespoon wheat germ (optional)

-1/2 scoop green pea protein powder (optional)

-2 squirts of pure honey from squeeze bottle

-2 scoops of Daily Essential Nutrients powder

-4 ounces of milk

-Cinnamon to taste

Blends

Mix-In Ideas

It is important not to cook the nutrients, so they stay active. But mixing a few open caps (or powder) into soft foods or drinks can be an easy way to get kids to take it and help mask the taste. Here are some “Mix-Ins” our customers add DEN to:

DIRECTIONS:

Blend these ingredients with 1 scoop of Daily Essential Nutrients powder:

Options:

-Applesauce with cinnamon and a little creamer or milk.

-Pudding – Sugar free or homemade. Can be made with dairy-free milk.

-For a sweeter treat, mix into ice cream or a milk shake. You can use dairy free, sugar free ice cream and organic sweetener.

-Mix 1 cap into pre-cooked meals throughout the day. Some parents have found this works on younger children with potato salad, macaroni salad, egg salad, chicken salad, etc.

-Mix 1 scoop of powder or 4 capsules into a spoonful of peanut butter, nutella, or honey. This is a fan favorite.

With a Straw

Drink Mixers

Daily Essential Nutrients can be mixed into certain drinks for easier consumption.

DIRECTIONS:

Blend these ingredients with 1 scoop of Daily Essential Nutrients powder:

OPTIONS:

-Flavored milk

-Orange juice

-Apple juice

-Pre-prepared Smoothies

NOTE:

Many parents have had more success with children taking highly concentrated, smaller amounts of liquid for a “shot” of DEN, with a “chaser” of milk or juice (or water) afterwards. For instance, 1.5 scoops in 2-4 ounces of chocolate milk or vanilla almond milk twice a day will get you the full dose requirement. Some parents have also reported that using a large medicinal oral liquid syringe works well for more dependent children.

How To

Need Help Swallowing Capsules?

This incredibly helpful video shows how Dr. Bonnie Kaplan of University of Calgary has been successful in teaching children (and adults) how to swallow capsules.

Daily Essential Nutrients is available in both powder and capsule forms.

This training video focuses on swallowing capsules or pills and was developed by Professor Bonnie Kaplan, in conjunction with the University of Calgary and the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute.

Over the last five years Dr. Bonnie Kaplan and her students have developed and tested a new method for teaching pill swallowing.

Many parents know that taking capsules or pills can be a real nightmare for some children. Even many adults have trouble swallowing medication. Difficulty in swallowing capsules or tablets can have huge implications for a child’s health and for a family stress level, especially in families already challenged by life-threatening illnesses. The added problem of getting the life-saving treatment into their child represents an enormous emotional burden.

Conclusive Proof:

VIDEO – The Power of Essential Nutrients

David Hardy, founder of Hardy Nutritionals® shares the science behind Daily Essential Nutrients and how and why it works.