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I Always Start a New Year’s Diet… Why Doesn’t It Ever Stick?

This New Year, embrace a fresh perspective on health and well-being. Instead of restrictive resolutions, we invite you to explore a philosophy rooted in flexibility and self-compassion. How has the diet mentality truly served you? What if you discovered what feels right for you physically, mentally, and emotionally? Let’s find a “New You” that aligns with your values.

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New Year Diet or New Year Purpose? Setting Intentions

As the new year unfolds, many of us consider resolutions like weight loss, dieting, or cutting out certain foods. However, before stepping onto these paths, pause and ask yourself, “Why? What is my true purpose?” Often, you’ll find that your true purpose extends beyond any specific goal or number on the scale. It calls for a more profound exploration and dedicated time for self-reflection.

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Fall Fairs and Festivals in Maine: Find Joy with Food

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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Intuitive Eating & Gentle Nutrition Alison Swiggard, MS, RDN, LD Intuitive Eating & Gentle Nutrition Alison Swiggard, MS, RDN, LD

How to Host a Cookie Exchange: Winter Baking Ideas

With winter quickly approaching, we are likely moving our activities indoors. Connecting with food in the form of its preparation can help bring joy (and fun) to the forefront. To celebrate the season, our team compiled a list of their favorite cookie recipes just in time for holiday parties, family gatherings, or to enjoy by yourself near the fire.

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