Itona Scott's created Essie Marie's Dressing and Marinade which is heart healthy, vegan and low on salt.
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There are five different flavors.
Itiona Scott is the owner and chef.
Scott describes herself as a "food-preneur," a twist on the word "entrepreneur."
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Scott lost her mother to heart disease at a young age, which fueled her commitment to healthy eating.
"At 15 years old I lost my mom to undiagnosed heart disease. As I held her hand and she could barely breath, she looked me in the eye and said, 'Make something of yourself.' This is why I created my salad dressing and marinade company," Scott said on her company's website. "This is why I used her recipes but gave them a heart healthy twist. And this is why I name the company Essie Marie's (after Mom.)"
"She may have left this physical world when I was 15, but I hear her voice every day," Scott said.
Scott's dressing and marinades are available both online and in stores.