The guidelines stop short of two key recommendations from scientists advising the government: Everyone should limit their added sugar intake to less than 6% of calories and men should limit alcohol to one drink per day.
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Nine-year-old China girl pens ‘Riley’s Family Cookbook’ with goal to help fight hunger
Riley Coleman and her grandmother, Holly Seaver, compiled family recipes into a book with some of the proceeds from sales going to fight hunger in Haiti.
The Wrap: New cafe, market reopens, drive-thru veggies
Caviar and black truffle lobster lasagna for New Year’s? Yes, please!
Millions of hungry Americans turn to food banks for 1st time
As a year marked by coronavirus nears an end, millions of Americans are depending on food banks to stave off hunger.
Stocking stuffers for the locavore on your list
Whether it’s a delicious bite or something new for the kitchen, these pint-sized gifts are sure to satisfy.
The Wrap: More restaurants reinvent themselves
Central Provisions becomes a sandwich shop, and Elsmere temporarily closes its Portland location.
The Wrap: Lois’ closes Portland market; Vena’s closes for now but has plans to expand
Portland indoor farmers market returns. Send us your favorite recipes for our virtual cookie swap.
Alfond Center in Waterville hands out 850 hot Thanksgiving meals
The Alfond Youth & Community Center staff cooked and handed out Thanksgiving meals Saturday to drive-up recipients from its North Street facility.
Crooked Face Creamery and Maine Grains named finalists in Good Food Awards
A total of nine Maine businesses were named finalists in the nationwide contest.
Run & Eat: When one seafood shop closes, a paella place opens
Paella Seafood replaced Miller Brothers on Forest Avenue, bringing a new type of fish dish to the Portland food scene.