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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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Big Island sushi

 
sushi roll
 
Our Big Island trip was a blast. I don’t like to be discriminatory, but have long maintained I can’t be friends with finicky eaters. And I definitely cannot travel with them. Happily, the five of us girls were all on the same page of the Big Island guidebook – best local, low-key restaurants. For dinner Saturday night, we tried Sushi Shiono. We all shared a boatload of food, literally, which included rolls, sashimi, teriyaki, and tempura. Everything was tasty, but the rolls are definitely this spot’s specialty. Sea life also made its way into our sightseeing. Check out this humpback whale tail and these gorgeous sea turtles we spotted…
 
whale tail
 
 
turtles
 
Since I'm in guest recovery mode this week, my meal plan is easy as can be...

 
 
Monday
 
 
 
Summer rolls with coconut-fish sauce
 
 
Tuesday
 
 
 
Leftovers
 
 
Wednesday
 
Scalloped sweet potatoes with thyme (from April Real Simple)
 
 
 
 
Thursday
 
 
 
 
Friday
 
 

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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