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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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salmon cakes with lemon yogurt sauce

salmon cakes
 
It is very, very uncommon that I don’t feel like eating due to emotions.  This morning, however, my stomach is full of anticipation and nerves with no room for food because Lloyd is giving the opening statement for a high-stakes trial.  And I’m going to watch. It’s three hours away, and I’m already a little shaky. By the way, all of this is completely unnecessary because he’s as prepared as can be. Part of my lack of appetite might just be that I had an Easter feast yesterday, which started with the salmon cakes I made. I went with this recipe for the cakes and this recipe for the dipping sauce. All of the guests at the party dug right in and I got one request for the recipe.  Success.
 
I have a supper plan this week, but predict lonely evenings with Lloyd’s trial in full swing. So I may end up decreasing my meal effort.
 

 
 
Monday
 
 
 
 
 
Tuesday
 
 
 
 
 
Wednesday
 
 
 
 
Thursday
 
 
Leftovers

 
 
Friday
 
 
Out to eat

 
            

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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