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 night I whipped up a quick recipe-less clam pasta – chopped onion, garlic, and canned clams sautéed in olive oil atop whole wheat fettuccine. It was yummy, but needed a little spice, hence the sprinkling of red pepper flakes. Here is a nice looking recipe for fettuccine with red clam sauce if you prefer something more tomato-y.
While I was busy cooking dinner, Miles the cat was busy relaxing on the stairs. He’s been doing wonderfully since his surgery, thanks in part to half of a kitty pain pill twice daily. If you look closely, you can see his shaved hip area – a nice do for summer.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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