— By Kayla Parsons, UMaine Dietetic Intern Carrots: a humble yet delicious Thanksgiving essential. Carrots not only add some color to your table, but also provide the added benefits of vitamin A, fiber, and beta-carotene. This quick and easy recipe adds a new twist to the classic side dish with additional flavor from green peppers […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Chicken pot pie is the perfect comfort food for these colder days, and now for those of you who eat a plant-based diet like me, can enjoy the delicious creamy taste of this childhood classic once again! I always loved all the components […]
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— By Kate Yerxa, Extension Professor, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Leftovers: you either love them or you can do without them. Some people think the best part about a Thanksgiving meal is the leftovers and have a plan for how to use up the turkey and side dishes, while others need some fresh ideas. […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Don’t throw out your pumpkin seeds this year! Follow this simple three-ingredient recipe to make delicious roasted pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seeds are a good source of fiber and protein, making them a great, filling snack choice or crunchy topping on a salad! For […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Fall is in full swing and this simple quick bread is perfect for the season. This recipe is a great way to use canned, frozen, or fresh pumpkin or squash puree you have on hand, and it is perfectly moist. Make it your […]
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— By Natalie VandenAkker, UMaine Dietetic Intern and Alex Bosse, Nutrition Education Professional We hear that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but it is the meal that is so often overlooked. Why do so many people skip breakfast? Sometimes not having enough time in the morning, unsure of what to make […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Whether you are trying to add more fiber to your meals or trying to prepare more plant-based meals at home, this is a great way to add fiber and protein to your spaghetti sauce. A one cup serving of this spaghetti sauce has […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Try this simple make-ahead breakfast recipe idea. I used frozen blueberries and added walnuts for an extra crunch! You can replace the blueberries with your favorite frozen fruit like mixed berries or strawberries, this recipe also has fiber and protein which helps your body feel […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension You may be thinking beans and pasta, together? YES! By adding beans to this dish you increase the protein and fiber content. If you are not a fan of beans, that’s okay. Try adding a different cooked lean protein to the recipe like boneless, skinless […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension This is an easy and healthy grab-and-go breakfast option for your busy week. I love making my mornings as simple as possible, and having pre-made breakfast options ready to go is a huge time saver. This recipe is great because it can be altered based […]
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