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.
This last weekend I was in Dallas/Fort Worth to celebrate my sister’s high school graduation and visit my family. In accordance with unwritten law, I ate a taco within 45 minutes of landing on Texas soil. My late night snack was leftover from the dinner my family enjoyed before picking me up at the airport. Apparently my anticipated arrival is a seafood stimulus, because everyone ordered fish. The crispy tilapia taco along with creamy dipping sauce was rich, salty, and not remotely fishy. This is why my mom chose the dish – she’s a fish beginner, and tilapia is about as mild as finfish gets. If it had been my choice, I would have requested grilled versus fried tilapia tacos, though. Part of it is the health-biased RD in me, but I also think grilled tilapia tacos are fresher tasting. For more ideas about how to prepare low-cost, kid (and my mom)-friendly tilapia, visit the cooking by seafood section.
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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