Dr. Lisa Belisle

Of Sweet Corn and Sun-Warmed Tomatoes: Finding Fabulous Food

By Lisa M. Belisle, MD, MPH
Originally published March 13, 2007, The Maine Switch

Have you ever eaten an ear of sweet corn straight from the stalk? What about a succulent sun-warmed tomato? If so, you know these fit the definition of fabulous food—that which is both nutritious and delicious. As National Nutrition Month, March is a prime time to focus on fabulous food. One of my favorite ways of obtaining said food? Community Supported Agriculture.

Environmental (and Other) Impacts on Early Puberty

By Lisa M. Belisle, MD, MPH 
Originally published March 2007, Parent & Family 

As any parent can tell you, most children grow up before we are fully ready. One minute we are answering newborn cries for a midnight (then two o’clock, four o’clock and six o’clock) snack; the next we are fielding adolescent ride requests. It seems the gap between preschool and puberty is ever shrinking. In fact, some studies suggest that this idea is not simply a product of our wistful adult minds. Children — specifically girls — may actually be reaching adolescence more rapidly. There are several theories as to why this may be so. 

Sidewalks and Schoolyard Gardens: Making it Easier for People to Be Good

By Lisa M. Belisle, MD, MPH
Originally published March 1, 2007, Community Leader

Last summer, our neighborhood became a more enjoyable place to live. Already quite satisfying, our little corner of the world was further enriched by the August construction of a simple stretch of sidewalk. This paved walkway completed a 3.29 mile runnable/walkable/skippable/jumpable/mosey-able loop through the center of Yarmouth. It made it possible for all nearby schoolchildren (including two of my own) to get to our public schools safely on foot. It connected us with the rest of town.