Processed and Ultra-Processed Foods: Reading Beyond the Headlines
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
Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Registered Dietitian Updated April 15, 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
Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Registered Dietitian Updated April 11, 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 […]
Pork Up Your Nutrition
Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Registered Dietitian Updated April 9, 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 […]
Dietitian Feature: MinnTofu
Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Registered Dietitian […]
Let’s Get to Soy
Written by Andrew Akhaphong,, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Registered Dietitian […]
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 […]
Celebrate Nat’l Pork Month
Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD Mackenthun’s Fine Foods Registered Dietitian Updated 10/2/2023 According to the National Hog Farmer, October has been historically the month when hog farmers marketed their hogs to butchers and consumers.1 This month often marks when hogs are ready for market. Professor Kinsman of the UCONN Department of Animal Science, […]
Support Local with Minnesota Grown
Written by Andrew Akhaphong, MS, RD, LD, Mackenthun’s Fine Foods Registered Dietitian Updated 09/26/2023 Image Source: Getty Images/Willard The Minnesota Grown Program was created in the 1980’s to help specialty crop farmers to differentiate their products from each other. In collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and Minnesota agricultural producers, your participation in this […]
