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 finally in the stretch of wedding planning I’ve always dreamed of – selecting the food! We’re going to have generous hors d’oeuvres versus a sit-down dinner, because we want to encourage mingling and dancing. So the food has to be not only delicious and relatively healthful, but finger-friendly. We absolutely want a sushi bar and are also considering a mini-burger (salmon, turkey, lamb, and veggie) bar with sweet potato fries. In honor of this yummy idea, and because I had a leftover potato from fish and chips, I made a mini version of my favorite salmon burger recipe and a baked potato for dinner last night. As you know, I love these burgers that burst with fish-based omega-3s. I keep a few pouches of boneless, skinless salmon in my pantry and all times in case a craving strikes.
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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