Soy: The Superfood Your Body Will Thank You For  

A variety of soy foods

15Written by Dr. Andrew Akhaphong, DCN, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Fine Foods Registered Dietitian Updated April 15, 2026 According to MN Soybean, Minnesota ranks as the third-largest soybean producer in the United States. Soybeans are the most widely grown and consumed bean worldwide, valued not only as a whole food but also for their versatile […]

Edamame Essentials

Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Registered Dietitian Updated September 26, 2024 Edamame are immature soybeans that are known for its green pods and similarities in appearance like a lima bean. Unlike their mature counterparts which are a light yellow-brown pod, edamame is often eaten as is, mixed in soups or salads, or […]

SILK® Protein in a Nutshell

Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Registered Dietitian Updated April 19, 2024 The plant-based non-dairy industry grew by 15% from 2019 to 2020, an additional 6% from 2020 to 2021, and 11% from 2021 to 2022.(1) In a survey conducted in 2022 of 1217 consumers -(1) 71% consume and purchase only dairy products […]