Catch Cod for Wellbeing
Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Registered Dietitian Updated January 17, 2025 According to the Food and Beverage Trends 2025 Report by the Bell Institute of General Mills, high-protein lifestyles remain a top priority for consumers. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2020-2025) recommend to eat at least 8-ounces of seafood per […]
Rainbow Carrots: A Colorful Add-On for Health
Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Registered Dietitian Updated January 10, 2025 Carrots are a root vegetable known for its identifiable orange color and green leafy tops; however, can also be found as “babies” for easy snacking on-the-go. The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2024 reports 60.9% of consumers are buying carrots which is […]
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 […]
The Squeeze on Cranberry Juice
Written by Abby Gelineau, Dietetic Intern, University of Minnesota School of Public Health Updated November 15, 2024 Cranberries are a tart fruit that can be used in many different ways: fresh, juice, or dried!Cranberries are rich in antioxidants which can be beneficial for heart health by loweringblood pressure, lowering the bad cholesterol and raising the […]
Turkey Talk
Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Fine Foods Registered Dietitian Updated October 30, 2024 The history of turkey as the main protein for Thanksgiving is a mystery. According to Kansas Farm Food Connection, it is believed a collection of Pilgrim journals published in 1856 referenced an abundance of water fowl and wild turkeys […]
From Bog to Table – The Wonderful Cranberry
Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Fine Foods Registered Dietitian Updated October 30, 2024 The cranberry is considered the “original superfood” of the United States. They are the only native commercial fruit in North America where they grow in swamps and bogs of the northeast..(1) Cranberries are closely related to blueberries, bilberries, and […]
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 […]
