The Fresh or Frozen Produce Debate: Which One?
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Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Registered Dietitian Updated 5/6/2024 The American Frozen Food Institute conducted a survey on 1525 Americans around frozen produce, published in Spring 2023. Frozen produce offers convenience; it reduces the cooking time and prep needed for meals compared to fresh produce. The findings included -(1) 68% of consumers […]
Enriched Grains for Good Health
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Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD Updated May 1, 2024 The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that at least one-half of total grain consumption comes from whole grain sources. A review by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention between 2013-2016 found Americans consumption of whole grains accounted for an average of […]
May Food Affect Your Mental Health?
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Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Registered Dietitian Updated: April 25, 2024 According to the United States Department of Agriculture, more than 1 in 5 US adults live with a mental illness.(1) “This is equivalent to over 50 million Americans”.(2) Additionally 1 in 10 US youths have depression which creates a barrier to […]
Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods: Reading Beyond the Headlines
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Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Registered Dietitian Updated April 16, 2024 Processed and ultra-processed foods are common headliners in terms of health-related topics. Concerns for consuming processed foods include heart disease, cancer, type-2 diabetes, and obesity. A sample size of 105,159 participants ages 18-years and older in Europe were observed over […]
Rotisserie Chicken: Meals Made Simple
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Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Registered Dietitian Updated April 12, 2024 It is estimated that 625 million rotisserie chickens were sold in 2020.(1) A consumer analysis on rotisserie chicken published in 2020 by Brisan Group reports -(2) Main purchasing factor is convenience Consumers view rotisserie chicken as a healthy, high-protein option […]
Yogurt: Not Just for Breakfast or Snacking
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Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Registered Dietitian Updated April 5, 2024 According to a consumer analysis on yogurt consumption in 2023 published by TasteWise -(1) 14,61% increase in restaurants serving yogurt Most important trait for yogurt purchasing is protein content An additional survey by Food Dive in 2021 reported -(2) 48% of consumers buy […]
Let’s Get to Soy
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Pork Up Your Nutrition
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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
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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?
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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 […]