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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.

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Blog About Seafood (Archive)

  • luau
     
    The next Maui meal we ate was dinner at the Old Lahaina Luau.  This was our first formal luau, and I was memorized by 1) the beachfront setting, 2) the pulled pork (sorry, mahi mahi - you were good, but outshone), and 3) the hula and Tahitian dancing. Priding itself on authenticity, the Old Lahaina Luau has been called the best among all the Hawaiian Islands.
    Published: 04/29/2010 - 10:37     Comments: 0     Read More
  • shrimp n chips

    Published: 04/28/2010 - 10:26     Comments: 0     Read More
  • salmon mornay
     
    The five mother sauces – hollandaise, tomato, béchamel, veloute (gravy), and espagnole – are not light, but they should be respected and understood.
    Published: 04/19/2010 - 19:52     Comments: 0     Read More
  • halibut

    Published: 04/15/2010 - 18:30     Comments: 0     Read More
  • rainbow roll
     
    As predicted, this week has not gone according to (menu) plans due to Lloyd’s big trial. There’s been a lot of late and perfunctory eating, which is absolutely not my style. But we’ve still managed to feed our brains with omega-3s thanks to the refreshingly delicious sushi-to-go available at the Commissary (Marine Corps grocery store).
    Published: 04/11/2010 - 00:43     Comments: 0     Read More
  • salmon cakes
     
    It is very, very uncommon that I don’t feel like eating due to emotions.  This morning, however, my stomach is full of anticipation and nerves with no room for food because Lloyd is giving the opening statement for a high-stakes trial.
    Published: 04/05/2010 - 15:14     Comments: 0     Read More
  • green bean and sardine pasta
     
    Tomorrow morning I’m running the Ford Island Bridge 10k.  Though it’s not exactly a marathon, I felt the need to prepare a big plate of pasta for lunch.  I made it up as I went along and feel pretty silly putting it in to a recipe format, but it was extremely delicious.
    Published: 04/02/2010 - 22:41     Comments: 0     Read More

About Jennifer

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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