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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.

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Last night for the first time, possibly ever, Lloyd did not eat the fish I made for dinner. No, he hadn’t already eaten. He wasn’t feeling under the weather. In fact he was especially ravenous, and hurriedly made tortillas with melted cheese in lieu of the roasted salmon with maple glaze I slaved over.  OK, it only took about 8 minutes to make, but I was quite offended just the same. After I cooled off (and finished the last bite of my earthy, sweet salmon in peace) I realized his rejection wasn’t personal. The distinct, full-bodied flavor of wild salmon has never been Lloyd’s very favorite, and these filets tasted particularly robust. Even the same type of fish from the same source can taste a little different from time to time, and that’s the beauty of eating a natural, whole food. In this case, it didn’t work to Lloyd’s favor, but it worked to mine – yummy leftover for lunch today!

About Jennifer

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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