I was recently traveling by air, and happened across a handy little sushi guide in the airline’s magazine (which I promptly ripped out and tucked in my purse). Today I see my article theft was totally unnecessary, because the same guide is available online. A few things worth noting –
1) Proper sushi etiquette dictates dipping the fish, not the rice, in soy sauce.
2) Americans eat just over 16 pounds of fish per person per year, while the Japanese eat 154 pounds.
3) There is a sushi spot in
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 healthful food 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 Washington, DC and am surrounded by a cast a characters you will get to know as you read my blog, including my fiancé (Lloyd), my cat (Miles), and my three sisters.
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