Excessive weight gain is associated with increased risk of developing many serious diseases, including cardiovascular disease, hypertension, and type 2 diabetes. Young adults are at a uniquely increased risk for weight gain because of rapidly changing social situations that influence eating and exercise behaviors. Despite extensive efforts to promote weight management, these efforts only reach […]
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Maine is a state endowed with many natural benefits but business opportunities are scarce. Development of new food and dietary supplement products, and processes to produce them, will benefit farmers, processors and consumers. Farmers, commodity groups and processors will be informed opportunities to produce and promote the health benefits of Maine botanicals and food crops. […]
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Agriculture and food processing plays a substantial role in support of the fragile Maine economy. Potato and blueberry production are vital to the depressed economies of northern and eastern Maine and valuable niche crops (i.e. tomato, elderberry, pepper, Chaga mushrooms) have the potential to provide additional employment opportunities. The shellfish industry also employs a significant […]
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Every day, the FDA implements recalls because of possible microbial or chemical contamination in fresh or processed foods. Maine has been a large producer of agricultural commodities such as berries, potatoes, and seafood commodities such as lobster. Safety of food products is a major concern to the growers and processors. This research, aimed at an […]
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Epidemiologic evidence supports consuming a variety of fruits and vegetables to promote health and to decrease risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes and cancer. Presently, the world is experiencing a dramatic increase in both obesity and type 2 diabetes and a major target area to address this rise is by addressing diet. Elderberry is […]
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Maine’s seafood industry contributes significantly to the state’s economy, and research to support the industry will benefit the state as a whole. Last year, Maine’s catch of American lobster was 47,117 metric tons, valued at over $330 million and contributing 70% of the commercial fishing income in this state. Processing waste can reach 75-80% of […]
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The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a major public health problem in the United States. The MetS is characterized by the concurrent presence of obesity, dyslipidemia, insulin resistance, glucose intolerance, and hypertension, and other associated metabolic abnormalities. Finding economical and effective ways to prevent and reverse the MetS is extremely important for public health and the […]
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