— 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 Chris Finemore, Expanded Food and Nutrition Education (EFNEP) Community Education Assistant This blog entry is the first of our new “Ask EFNEP” posts where members of UMaine Cooperative Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) answer questions they are asked when delivering food and nutrition programs. This question was answered by Chris […]
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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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— By Kate Yerxa, Extension Professor and EFNEP Coordinator, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Dry beans and peas are the mature forms of legumes such as kidney beans, pinto beans, lima beans, black-eyed peas, and lentils. Legumes have an assortment of shapes and colors depending on the variety. Some common legume varieties grown in Maine […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension If you’re wondering, yes you do have to massage the kale in this recipe, and yes it’s actually fun. I was unfamiliar with the process of massaging kale until I learned why it is so important. Massaging the kale with oil and lemon juice helps […]
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— By Claire Schreiber, UMaine Extension Master Food Preserver Volunteer I read all the nutrition books when my youngest was an infant. We did all the “right” things and were so proud to have a little one who would eat beet greens like candy! Then, it happened—somewhere between the ages of 2 and 3 her […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension This was my first time making a blueberry cobbler, and it was a tasty success! Now that blueberry season is starting in Maine, I think having recipes on hand that include blueberries is essential. Read more about Maine wild blueberries in the University of Maine […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Chocolate and peanut butter, could there be a more delicious combination? This recipe has officially been added to my go-to snack rotation because it is easy to make, and it doesn’t require an oven which is perfect for warm summer days. If you haven’t tried […]
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— By Kate McCarty, Food Systems Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Canning season is just beginning in Maine with some of the summer’s best produce appearing in our gardens and at farmers’ markets: cucumbers and beans for pickling, tomatoes for salsa, and fruit for jams. Now is also a great time to make sure […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Need a quick lunch or dinner idea? Make your own wrap! All you need is your favorite dressing, cheese, vegetables, protein, and a wrap. To make this a complete MyPlate meal, add a serving of fruit on the side. Fruit can be fresh, frozen, or […]
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