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Whether you are from Kittery, Fort Kent, or anywhere in between, we hope that you will find something useful to help you and your family live healthier lifestyles.
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Today is St. Patrick’s Day, a day of celebration of Irish history and culture. As food is a building block of every culture, I felt inspired to try out a traditional Irish recipe I found on the Maine SNAP-Ed website. Colcannon is a dish made from potatoes with either cabbage or kale and other vegetables…
What fits easily into a lunch box, tastes great, quenches your thirst, satisfies a sweet tooth and is low in calories? You guessed it – fruit! Mother Nature has cleverly combined carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, minerals and, best of all, sweetness, into one colorful package. Fruit consumption is on the rise and now, more than ever, and…
When you think of March, what comes to mind? March Madness, College basketball? St. Patrick’s Day, Corned Beef and Cabbage? The Ides of March? Here at Maine SNAP-Ed March is all about National Nutrition Month! This month’s theme is “Put Your Best Fork Forward.” While we aim for everyone to think about eating healthy and…
Ever ask yourself “I wonder how long that has been in the fridge”? If you can’t remember when you made the meal, then it is time to throw the leftovers out. After a while, this food waste gets discouraging. When we throw food out we not only increase the amount of trash we build up…
In order to save money on food and make new buying habits, you need to be able to identify what your old habits are. Trying to save money on food and save time in the kitchen can seem like a huge task, but if you break it up by changing one thing at a time,…
Not many people get excited about going to the grocery store, especially when it feels like it costs your whole paycheck to feed your family healthy and delicious meals. I know many parents and spouses hate the phrase “what’s for dinner?” And then there is your doctor, telling you to eat better and exercise more….