Supercharge Your Breakfast: The Benefits of Fortified Cereal for a Healthier Start!
Written by Abby Saign, University of Minnesota School of Public Health Dietetic Intern Updated October 22, 2024 *Sponsored Post Kellogg’s Special K cereal offers you delicious rice and wheat flakes with a variety of options for flavors and extra crunch. This cereal also has the added benefit of being high in lots of great nutrients […]
Tuna Time!
Written by Cassie Oman, Mackenthun’s Dietetic Intern Updated October 9, 2024 Tuna is a very versatile protein that can be utilized in many different recipes, on a sandwich or eaten on its own. It comes frozen, fresh and even shelf stable in packetswhich can last for up to 2 years in your cupboard! Did you […]
Pork Up Your Nutrition
Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Registered Dietitian Updated September 23, 2024 Heart-Healthy Choice Pork is certified heart healthy by the American Heart Association.The pork cuts that meet the criteria include – New York chop Sirloin chop Ribeye chop Porterhouse chop Sirloin roast New York roast Ground, 96% Tenderloin For a food item […]
Edamame Essentials
Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Registered Dietitian Updated September 26, 2024 Edamame are immature soybeans that are known for its green pods and similarities in appearance like a lima bean. Unlike their mature counterparts which are a light yellow-brown pod, edamame is often eaten as is, mixed in soups or salads, or […]
Would You Believe Butter IS Okay?
Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Fine Foods Registered Dietitian Updated September 2, 2024 According to a market analysis by Statista, it is predicted that the butter industry will earn approximately $49.91 billion by the end of 2024 and projected to grow 5.94% annually until 2029.(1) In recent years grocery stores have seen […]
Canned Tomatoes and Beyond
Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Registered Dietitian Updated September 2, 2024 Tomatoes are a native crop to South America; during the Spanish colonization of the Americas the Spaniards brought with them tomatoes for trade. Tomatoes were not available for commercial production in the United States until the mid-1800s.(1) Behind potatoes, tomatoes are […]
The Versatility of Summer Squash
Written by Garrett Peacy, Dietetic Intern, University of Minnesota School of Public Health Updated by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Fine Foods Registered Dietitian Published: May 26, 2023 Updated: September 2, 2024 Zucchini, also called courgette, and yellow squash, also called straightneck squash, are two common types of summer squash that are popular in […]
A Sweet, Summer Refreshment
Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Fine Foods Registered Dietitian In 2023 the National Watermelon Board published a survey of 805 respondents on their watermelon purchasing habits. Their findings include – (1) 47% reported they purchased watermelon in the past 6 months 53% of consumers searched for health benefits of watermelon 53% would […]
From Tree to Table: Olive Oil
Written by Anna Horsch, University of Minnesota – School of Public Health, Dietetic Intern Updated: June 20, 2024 To effectively utilize olive oil and determine the appropriate type for various uses, it’s crucial to understand the distinct properties of each variety. Words to know: Unrefined: chemicals or heat are not used to extract oil […]
Power Up Your Mood with Beans
Written by Andrew Akhapong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Registered Dietitian Updated July 2, 2024 The Canned Beans Council published a study in 2020 assessing consumer attitudes towards beans. The findings that they have found include – 18% of consumers eat beans at least 3+ times/week 56% of consumers believe beans may reduce heart disease and […]
