Getting kids to eat seafood can have some major benefits. From reducing anxiety to supporting academic performance, seafood consumption for kiddos is a no-brainer. OK, I lied. There is one potential challenge. Thinking about what is typically on an American child’s list of favorite foods, tilapia or lobster are normally not found on their top-five....
00Dipping sauces are an easy way to enhance the flavors of everything from fish tacos to fish sticks. We've got 11 ways to pair seafood & dipping sauces!
00March is National Nutrition Month, a nutrition education and information campaign created annually by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
00Americans ate 16.1 pounds of seafood in 2018, a slight uptick from the year prior, bringing seafood consumption to an 11-year high.
00How are we celebrating Heart Month? With lots of seafood and avocados because they are both heart-healthy, packed with “good fats”. Plus, seafood always goes well with fruits and veggies. There’s nothing like vibrant colors and delicious flavors. We like this combo because the avocado brings out the sweetness in seafood, whether shellfish or fish....
00The American Heart Association recommends, “Keep saying yes to fish twice a week for heart health.”
00Heart disease is the leading cause of death in America. Fortunately, many risk factors are things we have control over – such as our food and lifestyle choices. Making nutritious food choices and working in physical activity throughout the day are two excellent ways to help keep your family’s heart beating strong. Did you know...
00Heart disease is up to 90% preventable with proper diet, exercise and lifestyle modifications.
10Seafood omega-3s EPA and DHA help reduce inflammation throughout the body that can damage your heart.
00February is National Canned Food Month, a great opportunity to update your ‘cantry’ with some seafood staples. Did you know that cans are one of the easiest and most affordable ways to get seafood in your kids’ lunch boxes and on the dinner table?
00Eating seafood twice a week helps reduce the risk of dying from heart disease by 36%.
00Citrus is in! What’s not to love about pairing oranges, limes, tangerines, lemons with fish! Citrus fruits are often used in cooking to “brighten” flavors, and works well to counter many of the briny flavors present in seafood. This is why lemon and fish can go so well together. The salt and the acid balance...
00New Scientific Paper Shows $12.7 Billion Lost Annually Due to Low Seafood Omega-3 Consumption A new paper co-authored by Dariush Mozaffarian titled Cardiometabolic disease costs associated with suboptimal diet in the United States: A cost analysis based on a microsimulation model was recently published in PLoS Medicine. The authors estimated the cost associated with a suboptimal diet...
10Still looking for the perfect gift for the seafood lover in your life? We’ve pulled together some of our favorite fish swag for seafoodies of all ages.
20By Valerie Agyeman, RDN The holiday season is a magical time when family and friends travel to celebrate and share delicious meals together, but enjoying holiday cheer doesn’t mean you have to replace your daily salad with a plate of cookies. The holidays can be tricky to navigate when you’re trying to eat healthy –...
01Shrimp is a super genius way to a fast and healthy dinner! If you’re looking to eat a quick and healthy dinner, shrimp is where it’s at! It cooks up in under 5 minutes and it’s also juicy, flavorful, and seriously satisfying. We've gathered some of our dietitian friends to bring you 20 Shrimp recipes to celebrate Seafood Month!
00What is Surimi? Maybe you’ve never heard the term surimi, but chances are you’ve eaten it at your favorite sushi restaurant or at your local poke shop. Commonly found in popular dishes like California rolls and crab salad, surimi is fish that is flavored, shaped, and sometimes colored to resemble shellfish like crab or lobster. ...
00Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States, and that is why November is dedicated to education and prevention.
01Guest post by Dana Angelo White: I rely on a few quick weeknight dinner hacks to help ensure there are no hangry folks under my roof.
00SCIENTIFIC REVIEW SHOWS CHILDREN CAN GAIN AN AVERAGE OF 7.7 FULL IQ POINTS >>> New research published by 13 leading dietary fats scientists highlights the tremendous health benefits from consuming seafood for infant and adolescent brain development.
10When we say “white fish” in a recipe or if you see a recipe for haddock but can’t find it in the grocery store, here’s what we really mean plus a few tips on ways you can select, prepare and cook it. What is white fish? White fish is generally a mild-flavored, often slightly-sweet fish,...
10Shrimp is a super genius way to a fast and healthy dinner! If you’re looking to eat a quick and healthy dinner, shrimp is where it’s at! It cooks up in under 5 minutes and it’s also juicy, flavorful, and seriously satisfying. We've gathered some of our dietitian friends to bring you 20 Shrimp recipes to celebrate Seafood Month!
10Seafood is an excellent source of top quality protein, and compares favorably with meat and chicken. Not only that, it’s packed with many essential nutrients your body needs to function well, every day! We really could go on and on about the amazing benefits seafood has to offer, but let’s start with these 5 to help you get it easily to your dining table!
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