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8 Tips to Improve Body Image this Summer

Summer is a season filled with vibrant memories and present-day traditions, from parades and picnics to fireworks and family gatherings. These moments, while joyous, can also evoke a complex mix of sensations —some pleasant, others challenging. As we navigate these, let’s reflect on how they shape our sense of self, relationship with our bodies, and how we nourish ourselves.

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Maine’s Sustainable Seafood Journey: Ocean 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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Mental Health, Body Image, Digestive Health Carolyn Milles Mental Health, Body Image, Digestive Health Carolyn Milles

How Your Gut and Brain Work Together

Discover how the foods you eat can influence your mental health and emotional well-being. This blog dives into the connection between nutrition and mood, exploring how nutrients like omega-3s, probiotics, and complex carbohydrates can support brain function and reduce stress. Learn practical tips to create a diet that nurtures both your body and mind.

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Body Image, Eating Disorders Carolyn Milles Body Image, Eating Disorders Carolyn Milles

Unpacking the History of Diets & Diet Culture

In the ever-evolving world of nutrition, we are constantly bombarded with claims about the “best” diets. Each year, a new “right way to eat” or a “secret” to weight loss emerges, and we are often quick to jump on the bandwagon.

Warning: This blog discusses dieting and disordered eating trends throughout history. Please use caution and discernment—if you're not comfortable with this topic, you might want to skip this post.

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