• Health Blog

    USDA: Americans Need to Eat More Seafood

    This week, the USDA Economic Research Service published an article about seafood that tells an all too familiar tale, “Americans’ Seafood Consumption Below Recommendations.” The article highl...

  • Nutrition Blog

    Nutritionist Beware: Risk Based Studies Confuse Consumers on Seafood Advice

    Whenever a new scientific study is released, the press immediately searches for the headline. But too often that means oversimplifying or overemphasizing the most provocative results while ignoring th...

  • Nutrition Blog

    Study: Canned Tuna and Salmon Offer the Biggest Brain Boost for Your Buck

    As dietitians, we are well aware of the disconnect between what we say people should eat and what they actually do eat.  The reasons for the gap are complicated, but, simply put, health just isn’t ...

  • Health Blog

    Study: Omega-3s lower risk of fatal heart attack

    A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine today finds that omega-3 fatty acids are associated with a lower risk of dying from heart attacks. Researchers from around the world formed FORC...

  • Consumer Protection Blog

    Think Outside the Bun: Grilling with a Twist

    Last week, Rima dished about grilling seafood pizza and kabobs on the "Good Morning Virginia" show on WTVR CBS 6 Richmond. Think outside the bun this summer, and grill up some seafood dishes ...

  • Consumer Protection Blog

    Must-Have Nutrients for Mom + Baby

    Last week, Rima dished about important nutrients for expecting moms on Raleigh's WNCN show, My Carolina Today. Pregnancy is a critical time for baby development, and there are a few nutrients t...

  • Sustainability Blog

    How to Give Positive Seafood Sustainability Advice

    University of Washington fisheries expert Dr. Ray Hilborn and NFI's Registered Dietitian, Jennifer McGuire, spoke with dietitians at the 2016 Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition (SCAN) Symp...

  • Health Blog

    Nutrition Headline Knee-slappers

    According to this week’s nonsensical nutrition headlines, vegetable oils and tuna are out to get you. First up, a recent study by Cornell, published in the journal Molecular Biology and Evolution...

  • Health Blog

    Updated Dietary Guidelines Suggest Shifting to Seafood

    In January the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services jointly issued the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. The Dietary Guidelines is updated every 5 years to reflect t...

  • Health Blog

    Herb-Encrusted Salmon

    We have one food rule in our house: Dinner must be simple. And, this is one reason why we eat seafood at least twice a week for dinner. Fish cooks so quickly and rarely needs fancy or gourmet embel...