Fruits & vegetables, in Maine, are the edible parts of plants that are rich in various nutrients & dietary fibers and pose amazing health benefits if consumed on a regular basis.

Several fruits & vegetables, for their very high antioxidant content, have anti-aging and anti-cancer properties. Fruits and vegetables also help reduce high blood pressure, blood cholesterol & body fat. Risk of breast cancer among postmenopausal women gets reduced due to an increased intake of fruits. Higher consumption of fruits, berries and vegetables reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease-related death. Fruits and vegetables are known to protect against chronic disease because of their rich content of many phytochemicals. Health authorities in Maine recommend regular consumption of at least one citrus fruit and one cruciferous vegetable to stay healthy.

Little Bodies, Lots of Strength

Ants are one of the most common insects all around the world. We identify them as “pests” when they invade our homes and gardens. Ants are quite unique, they have many features which make them one of the largest social insects living in large colonies or groups. Ants are strong individually as well as in numbers. A single ant can..