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 am back home in Hawaii today. I was telling my colleague that I can't decide if the trip to and from Washington is shockingly long or shockingly short. But I think I'm leaning towards the later. It's amazing I can wake up two days in a row, nearly half the world apart.
Upon my return there were no groceries. So after work today, in between many loads of laundry, I am going to plan some meals and get over to the commissary. Here's what I'm thinking so far for the week...
Roasted Cod on Large Garlic Croutons
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe and Spaghetti with Cauliflower, Green Olives, and Almonds
Salmon with Lentils and Mustard-Herb Butter
Swordfish Panini with Arugula and Lemon Aioli
That last recipe is from a Superbowl Party episode of Everyday Italian on the Food Network. Watching cooking shows about what to make for the Superbowl is usually about as close as I get to the major sporting event. But this year, there's another connection. The winning team had an edge I'm familiar with - thirty-six of the Steelers were swallowing fish oil. As part of a Sports Health study, the football players were followed to see if the omega-3s in fish would improve their blood cholesterol. And sure enough, their good cholesterol went up and their bad cholesterol went down.
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.
Photo by Marco Garcia
