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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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San Diego seafood

mussels and clams
 
swordfish
 
swordfish
 
I have been in San Diego the last several days for the National WIC Association 2010 Biennial Nutrition Education & Breastfeeding Conference, and this town is right up my alley. It’s a fantastic combination of good food (seafood AND Mexican!), interesting things to do, and gorgeous waterfront scenery – all packed into a surprisingly small, user-friendly space. I’ve had many marvelous meals, two starring seafood. The first was from the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant, which was serving steamed Mediterranean mussels and Venus clams as well as citrus-marinated swordfish for restaurant week. The second was from the Fish Market – haddock with a side of parsley potatoes and basil tomatoes. The Cosmopolitan wins for relaxing outdoor ambiance and unique, bold food. The Fish Market takes the prize for jaw-dropping ocean view, entertaining old fishing pictures, and classically-prepared simple seafood.
 
Also, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that I went to the most sophisticated, charming Italian restaurant called Bice and they had a cheese bar. Heaven.
 
cheese bar
 
 

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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