About Seafood

• Swap out the same old proteins Take recipes youre already familiar with and replace the usual protein with seafood. Beef burgers become salmon burgers or chicken quesadillas become canned tuna quesadillas.
• Think beyond lunch and dinner Seafood can be a part of snacks, appetizers and even breakfast.
• Consider convenient forms Whether fresh, frozen or canned, seafood is healthful and full of nutrients. The important thing is to choose light cooking methods like grilling and broiling instead of frying.
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• Pregnant or breastfeeding? Satisfying your craving for fish never tasted so good.

For a look at what plenty of seafood looks like in the real-life diet of registered dietitian Jennifer McGuire, visit BlogAboutSeafood.com.

The Guidelines suggest eating a variety of seafood. They recommend that adults, including pregnant and breastfeeding women, eat seafood at least twice a week. Oily fish are especially rich in healthy omega-3s. Omega-3 needs can also be met by eating less-oily fish more often.

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