— 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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— Alex Gayton If you’ve ever tried to swap your nonstick pans for a PFAS-free alternative, you know it’s not just a kitchen upgrade, it’s a journey. For me, this experiment was driven by one goal: finding a safe PFAS-free pan that I can realistically cook in. This pan review is based on my own […]
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— Kathy Savoie Spring has arrived in Maine and suddenly it’s yard sale and garage sale season. If you are in the market for a pressure canner for your upcoming low-acid canning projects and you spot a used canner, here are several things to consider for safety’s sake. Modern canners will include multiple safety features: […]
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— Alex Gayton and Dr. Gülsün Akdemir Evrendilek Are you team “store butter on the counter” or “in the fridge”? This feels like a classic debate topic in many households. Growing up, my parents stored a stick of butter in a butter dish on the counter so it would stay soft. Now, I never store […]
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— Amelia Sullivan They’re quick, customizable, and easy to enjoy! Smoothies are a go-to for busy mornings, after physical activity, and everything in between. Beyond being trendy, they offer a simple way to help meet daily fruit needs. Why Fruit Intake Matters Eating fruits gives your body important nutrients like fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and […]
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