Yesterday I ate fish twice. That is more than almost
80 percent of Americans eat in an entire week. And the effects are starting
to show. A new study
published in the Journal of Nutrition
reveals that most 4-8 year olds (78-90 percent, depending on which recommendation you go by) who eat a typical North American diet are
deficient in fish-based omega-3s (DHA+EPA).

Unfortunately, this makes perfect sense. Fish-based omega-3s are “essential nutrients,”
meaning that the body doesn’t make them and they must come from food. So if you don’t eat fish on a regular basis,
your body doesn’t have adequate levels of fish-based omega-3s (DHA+EPA). Here is a press
release explaining this straightforward concept in more detail.

The news is a bit of a bummer, but if it has the positive
effect of inspiring moms and dads of 4-8 year olds out there to serve fish this
weekend, here’s the perfect starter sandwich – tuna with avocado on whole wheat
bread. It’s creamy, and mild, and bright
green! I whipped it up for lunch
yesterday and added nothing more to the tuna and avocado than a splash of olive
oil and sprinkle of salt and pepper.

For dinner, we had Leek and Pea Risotto with Grilled Calamari. It was creamy and mild as well, with a hint
of bright green. But I didn’t exactly
whip it up – the risotto is a little stir-intensive.

No set plans for tonight, but I do have my first Hawaiian
haircut this afternoon. Well overdue. And Sunday is the grand opening of the very first Target on Oahu (also well overdue), so a bunch of us girls are getting together for a brunch celebration. Should be fun.