— Alex Gayton What’s the scariest thing you’ve seen during spooky season? This might not be on your list, but food insecurity should be a top contender. Let’s get creative and think of ways we can help our community out this Halloween. What is Food Insecurity? As defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), […]
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— Ethan DeMerchant If you’re like me, then you might also struggle with what to eat before exercising. Not eating enough might not provide the energy your body needs, but eating too much might make you feel too full or uncomfortable. Finding that sweet spot can certainly be a challenge. What if I told you […]
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— Lauri Spitz Have you ever looked at an approved recipe for a jelly, jam, or preserve and the amount of sugar made you do a double take? (Peach jam with six and a half cups of sugar, I am looking at you!) You are not alone, my friend. As someone with, ahem, questionable levels […]
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— Alex Bosse From social media trends to local market chatter, raw milk is having a major moment. Advocates often claim it offers superior health and nutritional benefits, but the science paints a different picture. To separate fact from fiction, let’s first take a look at the difference between raw milk and pasteurized milk. Raw […]
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— Alex Gayton Spoiler alert! Soy foods do not cause cancer; keep reading to understand why. As a community-focused registered dietitian, I very often hear people say they avoid soy because it causes cancer. I have lacked access to a simplified, science-based resource to provide education about this misconception, so I decided to write the […]
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— Kate Yerxa In Maine, July through September are the months when local green, snap, and wax beans are plentiful. If you grow your own bush or pole beans, you may find they are producing faster than you can keep up with, and they are readily available at your local farmers’ market and grocery stores. […]
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— Alex Bosse Have you ever been told to get more fiber in your diet? If you are like most Americans, you probably are not getting enough. According to Stanford Medicine, only about 5% of the population meets daily recommendations for fiber. Adding fiber to your meals does not mean having to eat bland tasting […]
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— Kate Yerxa As a Registered Dietitian with Cooperative Extension, I get to spend part of my day testing tasty and healthful recipes and, at times, how to make them gluten-free. I was diagnosed with celiac disease almost 20 years ago, and gluten-free products have come a long way since then. I will admit that […]
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— Francesca DiBiase, UMaine Dietetic Intern My parents have had chickens since I was in middle school. We enjoy the process of raising chicks and collecting eggs. Many people are raising backyard poultry to gain access to fresh eggs, control a section of their food supply, and create educational opportunities. Backyard poultry includes chickens, turkeys, […]
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— Alex Bosse Have you ever looked closely at the packaging of food products at the grocery store and felt overwhelmed? Between labels such as “natural,” “pasture-raised,” and “non-GMO,” you may be wondering what they actually mean for your health, conscience, and wallet. Marketing claims on the front of packages are designed to catch your […]
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