Turn Up the Heat, Not the Calories
Written by Dr. Andrew Akhaphong, DCN, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Fine Foods Registered DietitianUpdated July 8, 2026 According to anthropologists—scientists who study human behavior, cultures, societies, biology, and languages across history—grilling is one of humanity’s oldest cooking methods. After early humans learned to control fire, they likely began cooking meat over open flames, making it […]
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 […]
Let’s Get to Soy
Written by Andrew Akhaphong,, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Registered Dietitian […]