Baking with Apple Sauce
Written by Abby Gelineau, University of Minnesota School of Public Health, Dietetic Intern Updated: December 26, 2024 Applesauce is the perfect side to any meal and a great way to get in a little fruit. It’s a perfect snack or lunch side for kids and is commonly used in lots of different ways as a […]
A Pear-fect Blend of Flavor and Health
Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Fine Foods Registered Dietitian *sponsored by USA Pears Updated December 5, 2024 The United States is the largest exporter of fresh pears, averaging 244.3-million pounds between 2021 and 2022. Exports of prepared/preserved pears (ie. frozen, jam, pie, etc.) accounted for only 6.2-million that same period.(1) A […]
Quaker® Any Time, Any Moment
Written by Abby Gelineau, Dietetic Intern, University of Minnesota School of Public health Updated December 3, 2024 Quaker® is a household brand that most of you have probably already heard of. They are famous for their large variety of heart healthy oatmeal products that are a delicious breakfast option. However, did you know they make […]
Popcorn’s Not Just for the Movies
By Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Fine Foods Registered Dietitian Updated November 25, 2024 Between 2016 and 2020 it is estimated Americans consumed about 14-billion quarts of popcorn per year!(1) Popcorn is its own species of corn in that its seed is thicker. This thickness allows for the seed to build pressure from […]
Supercharge Your Breakfast: The Benefits of Fortified Cereal for a Healthier Start!
Written by Abby Gelineau, 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 […]
Harvesting the Benefits of Asparagus
Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s registered dietitian Updated May 5, 2024 When it comes to fresh and delicious produce as the warmer season approaches, produce like asparagus and rhubarb often marks its beginnings. Asparagus is a perennial vegetable which means it can regenerate itself each year. Before asparagus can be harvested it […]
