Talk Turkey: The Surprising Nutrition Behind Your Thanksgiving Bird
Updated: November 17, 2025 Written by: Janessa Withers, Dietetic Intern with University of Minnesota – School of Public Health Have you ever wondered how turkey earned its centerpiece at the Thanksgiving table? When the pilgrims first arrived, turkeys were plentiful- however the bird didn’t become the Thanksgiving star until the mid 1800s. That’s when the […]
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 […]