MyPyramid says most meat and poultry choices should be lean or low-fat. Fish, nuts, and seeds contain healthy oils, so choose these foods frequently instead of meat or poultry.
Today starts the quick vanishing of a short four-day work week. Lloyd and I take off for a wedding in Puerto Morelos, Mexico bright and early Friday morning, where I anticipate eating some amazing mariscos. Though I appreciate food from all cultures, and find just about all ethnic food richer in produce and seafood than American, I would have to say Mexican is my very favorite variety.
A topic floating around in the news today is sustainability. Sustainability – striking the balance between taking enough of something to meet needs now, while leaving plenty for the future – is an increasingly important consideration for many families. As a result, it is becoming increasingly expected for registered dietitians to understand the sustainability of foods they recommend.
I am a registered dietitian with the National Fisheries Institute, so fish is my nutrition forte. I earned my BA in Communication from Southwestern University, just outside of Austin, TX. During college, one of my very favorite evening outings was a leisurely trip to the grocery market. My passion for food was undeniable, so I combined both of my interests by earning my MS in Nutrition Communication from Tufts University in Boston, MA. As well as my Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the University of Delaware.
Beyond reading scientific studies about docosahexaenoic acid and selenium, I love to entertain, travel, watch reality TV, grill outdoors, and go to spin class. I live in Kailua, HI on the island of Oahu where my husband serves as a US Marine Corps JAG.
People in Hawaii eat more fish and shellfish than average, but over 80 percent of typical Americans don't eat seafood at least twice per week. Doctors and dietitians like me say that's the goal, so BlogAboutSeafood is here to show you just what plenty of seafood looks like in an RD's real-life diet.
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