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Local Flavor: The Benefits of Keeping School Lunch Local
For one week each fall, schoolchildren across Maine look forward to some of the tastiest school lunches of the year, and with every bite, they enjoy the satisfaction of knowing they are supporting local farmers, fishermen, growers, and processors. However, many in Maine, including John Rebar, executive director of the… Read More
6 Back to School Recipes Your Kids Will Love
For most of us, Labor Day means the end of white jeans and the start of Pumpkin Lattes. But for parents everywhere, it’s the return to the structured routine of school, sports and homework. So as we head back-to-school, we wanted to give all the moms and dads out there… Read More
How To Make Your Green Smoothie Taste Great with Wild Blueberries
You can’t escape the green smoothie craze – your favorite celebrity always seems to have one in hand, your Instagram feed is overflowing with them and even your Great Aunt Milly who just bought a NutriBullet is now making them. And you know the saying, “when you can’t beat ‘em,… Read More
Anthocyanin: Wild Blueberries’ Mighty Antioxidant Star
Wild Blueberries are powerful with high levels of manganese, vitamin K, and fiber. Wild Blueberries also have one of the highest levels of antioxidants including anthocyanin. The word anthocyanin comes from the words anthos (flower) and kuanos (blue) and it gives fruits like Wild Blueberries, blackberries, eggplants, and cabbage the… Read More
Dessert for Breakfast: Wild Blueberry Banana Split Smoothie Bowl
Ice cream is by far my favorite dessert. It’s the perfect blend of cold, creamy and delicious. I have often said if I could have one food wish it would be to eat as much ice cream as I wanted (French fries, too, but that’s a whole different story)! Since… Read More
How to Make a Healthy Smoothie Taste Like Dessert
Dessert for breakfast. It sounds too good to be true, right? But what if I told you that you could have apple pie, strawberry cheesecake or Wild Blueberry cobbler as your first meal of the day? When it comes to smoothies, anything is possible. With the versatility of smoothie making,… Read More
Make Your Smoothies Taste Better With This Wild Blueberry Summer Blast
Over time, consumers’ appreciation for farming began to dwindle and the connection between the farm (our original food source) and our tables became more obscure. Thankfully, over the last decade, the “real foods” movement has resurged, opening the eyes of consumers and encouraging us to ask more questions about where… Read More
Wild Blueberry & Beet Paleo Breakfast Smoothie
Besides the jaw dropping color, this paleo Wild Blueberry beet smoothie packs a healthy dose of vitamin C and antioxidants. I think for the most part, people assume paleo and smoothies don’t mix. Whether it’s due to the dairy, the sweeteners or even the sometimes-used thickeners, smoothies don’t naturally fit into the paleo world…. Read More
How to Build a Better Weight Loss Smoothie
Smoothies can be quick, easy and delicious meal replacements for breakfast or lunch if made correctly. Many of my clients who are trying to lose weight or manage their weight will turn to smoothies as meal replacements but end up starving only a couple hours after sipping their last sips…. Read More
NutriBullet RDs Share Their Favorite Smoothie Ingredients
As registered dietitians and health research scientists, we all love working with food and seeing the positive impact it can have on peoples’ health. That’s why the NutriBullet is an amazing tool — it helps transform health by increasing fruit and vegetable intake in the average daily diet. Sometimes, by… Read More
