— By Natalie VandenAkker, UMaine Dietetic Intern and Kate Yerxa, Extension Professor, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Got leftovers? Don’t be so quick to toss extra food into the trash. You can safely store your delicious dishes to enjoy later and prevent foodborne illness by following a few important steps. Before deciding to store your leftovers, […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension I love quick and simple recipes, and this one only has 3 ingredients: lemon juice, water, and honey! You can create your own flavored lemonade by adding mint after blending or by adding your favorite fresh or frozen fruit like blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, or sliced […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Zucchini is here and ready to stay for the summer! Whether you are buying zucchini from the grocery store, the farmers market, or growing it yourself, I think we are all going to need recipe ideas to use this delicious squash. Growing up, my mom […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension This is a must-try burger recipe whether you eat meat or not! I have attempted cooking homemade bean burgers before but for some reason, they wouldn’t stick together and I ultimately ended up eating burger patty crumbles. This black bean burger recipe only has 6 […]
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— By Alex Bosse, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Are you curious about incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet but worried about not getting enough protein throughout the day? There are plenty of healthy, affordable, sustainable, and delicious plant-based protein options. Whether it’s plant-based protein options such as tofu, tempeh, seitan, […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension With only 6 simple ingredients this is a delicious and refreshing smoothie recipe to keep on hand this summer. I love to use frozen fruit in smoothies because it makes the smoothie cold and helps thicken it to a perfect consistency. Depending on your smoothie […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension This black bean hummus is a great filling snack, with 3 grams of fiber and 4 grams of protein per serving. Try pairing it with pita bread, whole grain crackers, pretzels, or sliced vegetables. This hummus recipe has a sweet peanut butter twist! Not a […]
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— By Kathy Savoie, Extension Educator, University of Maine Cooperative Extension My husband didn’t seem that excited last fall when I brought home 6 chicks as an anniversary gift for him. His attitude has changed a lot now that he is enjoying fresh eggs for breakfast, and his personal favorite is a pickled egg! I […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension The days are warming up and summer is right around the corner. Try these nutritious homemade berry popsicles that are only 3 ingredients! I love this recipe because you can change the flavors based on your taste preference. I used frozen mixed berries, cranberry raspberry […]
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— By Alex Gayton, Nutrition Education Professional, University of Maine Cooperative Extension Ratatouille is a French stewed vegetable dish, it is simple and delicious! This dish can be eaten as a side or as a main dish. I recommend pairing it with a whole grain such as whole-wheat pasta, brown rice, or quinoa. I actually paired mine […]
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