Dietitian Feature: MinnTofu

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 […]

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 […]