The United States Department of Agriculture says twice a week, make seafood the protein on your plate. Increase the amount and variety of seafood consumed by choosing seafood in place of some meat and poultry.
Last weekend while I was with the girls in Tahoe, Lloyd went on a guys' fishing trip. He said they were very excited about reeling in a bountiful catch because they had a 30-pound Ono (aka, Wahoo) within the first few minutes on the seas. But six hours later at the conclusion of the charter, they still had just the one Ono. Regardless, Lloyd took home 5-6 pounds of fish cleaned by the captain, and we enjoyed our first meal of it Wednesday for dinner.
I usually point to the benefits of eating fish and shellfish for the insides of our bodies - brain function, heart health, prevention of dreary diseases like macular degeneration. But today I'm going to get superficial. Nutrients in seafood including omega-3 fats, high-quality protein, and zinc help keep your scalp moisturized and your hair strong and full of color. Salmon and oysters both made WebMD's list of top ten healthy hair foods.
1. Salmon
2. Dark green veggies
I'm relaxed and rejuvenated after an absolutely lovely weekend in Tahoe, CA. The rocky peaks in contrast to the sparkling waterfalls and lake actually reminded me a little of the Hawaiian mountains and ocean. I was excited to show Lloyd, but my camera did no justice to the scenery. I've officially decided to start looking for an upgrade.
Many of my lunches are dictated by the spare ingredients we have in the fridge. Today, there was close to a full head of chopped cabbage leftover from garnish for tacos we made the other day. So I sautéed it with sesame oil, salt, pepper...and voila...a big plate of cabbage. That certainly wasn't going to suffice, so I tore open a pouched lemon pepper tuna steak, heated it through, and all of a sudden, had a meal. Super easy and nutritious.
Just as I was saying I missed my family two weeks ago on my birthday, I found out I would be taking a last-minute trip to my home state of Texas for work. The Legislature is considering an unsettling bill that would require warning signs by fish in grocery stores, so I flew in to give testimony about my concerns. I got pressed on the health benefits of seafood, especially during pregnancy, and gave the best science-based answers I could. It was my first experience with state government, and I soaked every minute up like a sponge. Policy is
Today is too busy. I booked a last minute flight to Texas (leaving tomorrow!) for a work trip that popped up, and tonight we're having company for a belated birthday/Cinco de Mayo party. Everyone is bringing their favorite Mexican treats to share - delicioso!
I am home in Hawaii after a couple hiccups along the way. My cell phone broke and my checked luggage went missing. But now I am back up and running - I have my home phone to tide me over until I get a new cell phone, and my luggage was found and delivered right to my door.
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.
Photo by Marco Garcia
