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.
Today is a great day. First, Lloyd graduated from his Basic Lawyer Course and was promoted to 1st Lieutenant. I'm so proud of him and was pleased to have the chance to pin on his new silver bars. Second, published reports indicate that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken a much-needed step towards updating their 2004 advice about seafood for pregnant and breastfeeding women and young children. According to the Washington Post, FDA submitted a draft report to the White House that says the benefits of seafood outweigh the concerns and that most people should eat more fish, traces of mercury and all. Consistent with an onslaught of peer-reviewed studies published within the last few years, it appears the FDA's report suggests pregnant women in particular should aim for at least 12 ounces (2-4 servings) of fish each week for the optimal health of mom and baby. Knowing the science as I do, I will certainly make eating plenty of seafood a priority when I'm expecting some day (and think I'm doing pretty good in the meantime -- lunch today was pasta with tinned herring). It's a real win for moms and their babies that this solid advice might be communicated federally.
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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