MyPyramid says most meat and poultry choices should be lean or low-fat. Fish, nuts, and seeds contain healthy oils, so choose these foods frequently instead of meat or poultry.
Last night I had about a dozen pals over for dinner as a warm-up for long holiday weekend. And an excuse to try another couple recipes from La Cucina Italiana. I made three types of spiedini, the Italian take on skewers – spiedini di gamberi (shrimp, prosciutto and scallion skewers); spiedini di pollo con battuto al cetriolo (chicken skewers with chopped cucumber, arugula, and olives); and spiedini di tono marinato (marinated tuna skewers). They took a while to prepare because I had to keep the ingredients for the marinades and toppings straight, but were all very tasty and well-received. The prosciutto-wrapped shrimp was, not too surprisingly, the hit of the night. I also made a side of farfalle al pomodoro crudo (farfalle salad with fresh tomatoes) as the primi piatti (first course). Spell check is going wild right now, but I like the romanticism of the recipe titles in Italian. It’s refreshing to see how diverse a BBQ can be, especially since this weekend I expect plenty of the more American-style BBQ foods over several
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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