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Fueling Young Minds: Navigating Back-to-School Nutrition with Dietitian Mom
With the back-to-school season here, parents are gearing up for the bustling year ahead. The transition from carefree summer days to structured school routines can pose unique challenges, especially when it comes to ensuring children receive the nutrition they need to perform their best in the classroom. To help with… Read More
From Field to Glass: Exploring the Journey of Maine Wild Blueberries in Craft Cocktails
Get ready to experience the taste of Maine wherever you are with these Portland Hunt + Alpine Club craft wild blueberry cocktails. Read More
Fields Fields Blueberries: A Labor of Love in Maine’s Wild Blueberry Community
Driven by her passion for hard work and creativity, Ashley Field has transformed Fields Fields Blueberries, a second-generation organic wild blueberry farm, into a true labor of love. Read More
Preserving Tradition and Nurturing Generations: The Story of Brodis Blueberries in Maine
Meet Ron Howard, 7th Generation Maine Wild Blueberry Farmer Read More
Blu-Flow study spotlights wild blueberries’ support of cardiovascular and cognitive function
By Kitty Broihier, MS, RD, LD June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month, a good time to learn more about howwe can help support our own brain health with lifestyle choices. Interestingly, the same lifestylehabits that can benefit our brains also help our hearts (read more on this connection… Read More
Maine’s Third Annual Wild Blueberry Weekend Set for August 5-6, 2023
Ah, summer in Maine . . . that incredible time of year we all wait for is just around the corner! With summer comes the opportunity to enjoy fun outings and excursions with family and friends. If you’re looking for a new event to add to your summer fun list,… Read More
New Research Study Indicates Wild Blueberries Improve Fat Oxidation Rates
In a recently published pilot study where male participants consumed the powder equivalent of about one cup of wild blueberries daily for two weeks, it was found that their fat oxidation rates improved during a period of moderate-intensity cycling (1). Fat oxidation (FAT-ox) is the rate at which fatty acids… Read More
Wild Blueberry Smoothie Recipes Celebs Swear By
March is National Frozen Foods Month and a great reminder that frozen foods are a convenient and delicious way for all families to eat healthy. In case you didn’t know, many frozen foods have the same high nutritional value as fresh, and in some cases, they can be even better… Read More
A New Dietary Recommendation to Boost Heart Health—Bring on the Berries, Tea and Cocoa
By Kitty Broihier, MS, RD, LD A month dedicated to hearts is romantic, but it can also be an opportunity to rededicate ourselves to taking care of our hearts. February is Heart Month, when the American Heart Association encourages us to adopt heart-healthy lifestyle and eating habits, such as consuming a wide variety… Read More
Wild Blueberries & Chocolate: The Perfect Combination for Valentine’s Day
Want to spice up your Valentine’s Day treat giving game? Instead of one of those generic hearts filled with some decent tasting chocolate, go the extra mile and whip up some delicious goodies from scratch and show that special someone just how much you care. To help you in the… Read More
