Let’s Get to Soy
Written by Andrew Akhaphong,, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Registered Dietitian […]
Pork Up Your Nutrition
Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Registered Dietitian Updated March 27, 2024 Heart-Healthy Choice Pork is certified heart healthy by the American Heart Association. For a food item to earn the certification by the American Heart Association, at least 5 nutrient criteria must be met -(1) Total Fat: less than 6.5 grams […]
Integrative Uses of Magnesium
Written by: Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Registered Dietitian Updated: January 9, 2024 Intro to Magnesium Magnesium is one of the most abundant mineral in the human body; approximately 40% are stored in intracellular space while 60% are stored in the bones and teeth.1 Evidence suggests that 1% of magnesium however is found in […]
Keeping Off Weight – Is Keto Right for Me?
Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Fine Foods Registered Dietitian Published 12/08/2023 According to a survey conducted in 2022 by Forbes Health/OnePoll on 1,005 adults in the United States, the top New Year’s Resolutions are improving mental health (45%), improving fitness (39%), achieve weight loss (37%) and improving diet (33%). (1) In 2023 […]
RD Choice – Barilla® Pasta
Guest Writer – Garrett Peacy, Dietetic Intern, University of Minnesota School of Public Health Nothing is “impastable”. Take advantage of this great deal on Barilla®, your Dietitian’s Choice this week June 2nd thru June 8th on 2 for $3.00 on select varieties. Overview of Pasta Pasta comes in many different forms and there is a type for […]
Culinary Corner – Shiitake Mushrooms
The shiitake mushroom is native to Asia and is one of the most cultivated mushrooms globally; grown on decayed wood. Approximately 83% of shiitake mushroom production is through Japan. One will often find them in Asian dishes, but shiitake mushrooms have recently became a spotlight as a protein source in the vegan and vegetarian lifestyle. […]
