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.
I'm staying on track with our Supper Plan this week, so dinner Tuesday (and lunch Wednesday) was no surprise - whole wheat spaghetti with lemon, basil, and salmon and green beans with creamy garlic dressing. Such a wholesome combo that really hit the spot. And I didn't have a moment of "what's for dinner?" stress.
dinner
leftovers lunch
I also didn't have a moment of "wilted herb stress" (which results from store-bought herbs that quickly perish) because on Sunday I finally got around to starting my container garden. So far I've potted basil, parsley, mint, and a jalapeño plant. I'm very excited for how I'll use my herbs and have found myself browsing around for mojito and salsa recipes in my spare time.
basil, parsley, and mint
jalapeño
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.
Photo by Marco Garcia
