Tilapia – Budget Friendly for Simple, Healthy Meals
Written by Abby Gelineau, Dietetic Intern, University of Minnesota School of Public Health Lenten season is upon us, and we know that eating fish on Fridays is the common practice until Easter. There are lots of different types of fish out there and it can be hard to know the nutritional profiles of each kind, […]
Steelhead Trout: A Delicious and Nutritious Sustainable Choice
Written by Maranda Cruz, Dietetic Intern, Viterbo University Updated February 21, 2025 Native to the west coast and Alaska, steelhead trout is similar to Pacific Salmon. It is a sliver fish with pink colored flesh. This option is affordable and sustainable to incorporate fish into your diet (2). It has a delicate flavor and flaky […]
Blackberries: A Bite-Sized Fruit Packed with Benefits
Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Fine Foods Registered Dietitian Updated February 14, 2025 It is believed that blackberries in the human diet can be traced as early as 500 BC; an Iron Age woman, nicknamed The Harldskær Woman, was discovered in a Danish bog whose stomach had preserved traces of millet and […]
Tomato Tales
Written by Maranda Cruz, Dietetic Intern, Viterbo University Updated January 23, 2025 When you think of tomatoes, what first comes to mind? Whether they are a fruit or vegetable, their nutritional value, or their versatility? Tomatoes are the second most consumed vegetable in the United States (2). Tomatoes are used in sauces, soups, casseroles, salads, […]
Greek Yogurt: The Tangy, Protein-Packed Hero of Your Kitchen
Written by Abby Gelineau, Dietetic Intern, University of Minnesota School of Public Health Updated January 30, 2025 A common breakfast item that many people enjoy is a good yogurt parfait, but did you know that not all yogurt’s are created equal? Greek yogurt has a thicker texture and has more of a tart taste but […]
Squeeze the Day: Exploring Orange Juice
Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Fine Foods Registered Dietitian Updated January 24, 2025 According to Innovative Market Insights, approximately two-thirds of Americans drink juice at least once a week.(1) Of all beverage choices including coffee, bottled water, iced tea, and carbonated beverages, juice ranks fifth in most chosen beverages.(1) About 44% of […]
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 […]
