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 […]

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 […]

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 […]