THE CV WELLBEING BLOG

Nourishment and Well-being — A Nutrition Blog Series

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Celebrate Maine Farmers' Market Week with Local Finds

This year marks the 25th annual celebration of National Farmers Market Week, August 4th through 10th! Markets bring great value to their communities by supporting local farmers and creating access to fresh, homegrown foods. The impact doesn’t stop there; by supporting your local farmers market, you can help stimulate local economies, preserve farmland and rural livelihoods, and support healthful communities.

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Summer Food Resources: Ensuring No Child Goes Hungry

In Maine, 179,680 people face hunger, and 45,790 of them are children. Hunger doesn't take a summer break, and many families struggle to provide enough nutritious food when school is out. This post shares some resources that can help bridge the gap from schoolyear to school year.

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Aqua Appreciation: The Journey from Sea to Table

This blog spotlights seafood: sustainable practices in the industry, nutritional benefits, local sources, and recipes for preparation, concluding with tips on what you may do to enhance the sustainability of our precious and shared water supply. Read on to explore this important piece of Maine’s agriculture.

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Discover Maine's Winter Markets & Events

With Black Friday marking the beginning of the holiday shopping frenzy, it can be easy to forget the small businesses that are the backbone of our communities. Small Business Saturday, an initiative designed to spotlight local enterprises and boost the local economy, serves as a reminder of the rich diversity and unique offerings available in every state.

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Joy in Maine’s Fall: An Intuitive Eating View

The fall season can bring great pleasure as the leaves transition from green to vibrant oranges, reds, and yellows– orchards teem with apples to pick, pumpkin patches to wander, and hay bales to provide a place to rest your feet. Fairs begin to pop up in town after town, sharing a rich history of agriculture, familiar foods, and grin-worthy rides.

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