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 […]

RD Choice – Gerber’s Amish Farms® Whole Chicken

You are tired of the long sunny days and the hot smoke from the grill bathing your face, but you still long for that delicious succulent meal that grills deliver.  It is okay to ditch it for the simplicity of the oven.  Your Dietitian’s Choice is Gerber’s Amish Farm® Whole Chicken for $1.99 per pound. The […]

RD Choice – Cucumbers

If you feel like you are in a pickle, do not fret. The Dietitian’s Choice this week are cucumbers for are 4 for $3.00. What are Cucumbers? Cucumbers are a member of the gourd family of plants. Contrary to popular belief, it is thought that cucumbers are members of the nightshade family (peppers, tomatoes, eggplant), but […]

RD Choice – Peaches & Nectarines

Are you moving to the country? We got a lot of peaches…and nectarines! Your Dietitian’s Choice this week are peaches and nectarines for $3.29 per pound.  Peaches versus Nectarines Peaches are related to the rose family and are grown in warm climates of the northern and southern hemispheres of the world.  Peaches often have one side of the […]

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 […]

RD Choice – Zucchini & Yellow Squash

written by – Garrett Peacy, Dietetic Intern, University of Minnesota School of Public Health Zucchini, also called courgette, and yellow squash, also called straightneck squash, are two common types of summer squash that are popular in the United States. Although squash are native to the Americas, cultivation of the squash that we know as zucchini […]

RD Choice – Honeysuckle® Gr Turkey 93/7

Turkey is not just for the autumn season. Mackenthun’s has it available year round! Your Dietitian’s Choice this week is Honeysuckle® Gr Turkey, 93/7 for $4.99 per 1 pound package. All About Turkey Agriculture Minnesota is the largest turkey producer in the United States! The broad-breasted white is the most common breed of turkey for consumption […]

RD Choice – Verlasso Salmon

Take a splash in some great savings today and visit your Mackenthun’s Seafood and Meat department. Verlasso Salmon is your Dietitian’s Choice this week for $9.99 per pound from May 5th to May 11th.  Exploring the Salmon Industry Verlasso Salmon is a farmed salmon from Chile. Their fish is a type of Atlantic salmon. When Atlantic salmon […]

RD Choice – Limes

Everyone deserves a trip to the tropics; sometimes the solution is to immerse yourself in a mental experience of self-reflection and imagination.  The Dietitian’s Choice this week are limes for $0.79 each. Grab a dozen and get ready for an experience! Examining Limes There are a variety of different lime species. The ones you most […]

RD Choice – V8® Red and Blends

Guest Writer – Garrett Peacy, Dietetic Intern, University of Minnesota Need a little more variety in your eating pattern? Your Dietitian’s Choice this week is V8® on Reds and Blends for $3.49 per 46 oz containers from April 14th thru April 20th.  Why Choose V8® Beverages? The red blend is made with tomatoes, carrots, beets, […]