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    Newsweek’s Imported Chinese Fish Folly

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    Texas fish

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    Broiled barramundi

    I made my Mediterranean meal last night. Well, semi-Mediterranean. The fish I ended up using was barramundinot so much from the Greek Isles, but from Australia. I chose barramundi for the same rea...

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    Fish may help fight diabetes

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    (More) RDs Weigh In

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    (Part III) NBC Nightly News Airs Seafood Sustainability Scare-Story

    For willingness to enter into a dialog about the issues we have with their story, NBC gets an A. For constructive, factual arguments in their correspondence... well, let's just say they get less than ...

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    Non-traditional tuna fish

    I have a long-standing aversion to mayonnaise. Its getting better I can tolerate mayo as an unidentifiable ingredient but I still cant handle mayo in my tuna. Straight tuna on bread isnt much be...

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    (Part II) NBC Nightly News Airs Seafood Sustainability Scare-Story

    First credit where credit is do-- NBC Nightly News Executive producer Alexandra Wallace personally responded to our concerns about Anne Thompsons report on seafood and the oceans. However, she skirte...

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    Setting the Record Straight On Tuna Scare Story

    Last week the Daily Californian published what can only be described as a poorly researched tuna scare story. The report came complete with suggestions that an out-of-date, eco-activist study about me...

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    Compulsory taco

    This last weekend I was in Dallas/Fort Worth to celebrate my sisters high school graduation and visit my family. In accordance with unwritten law, I ate a taco within 45 minutes of landing on Texa...

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    Beneficial Effects of a Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid on Infant Development: Evidence from the Inuit of Artic Quebec

    Beneficial Effects of a Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid on Infant Development: Evidence from the Inuit of Artic Quebec
    Authors: Joseph L. Jacobson, et al.
    Wayne State University School of Medi...

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    NBC Nightly News Airs Seafood Sustainability Scare-Story

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    The new meat and potatoes

    Yesterday I had my first tennis lesson. And when I say first, I mean firstever. I have never picked up a racquet before and have a long way to go before Ill be comfortable doing so in public. M...

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    Speedy surimi

    Yesterday I was en route to a meeting downtown at lunchtime, so I ate on the go. While my $3.99 8 Piece Brown Rice Surimi Combo doesnt shake a stick at the chefs omakase I enjoyed last weekend, ...

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Contributors

    Jennifer_Rima2 Jennifer McGuire (L), Rima Kleiner (R)
    Jennifer McGuire, MS, RD As a nutrition science translator, blogger, media critic, and new mom, I believe the most important nutrition advice I can give is to only take nut...rition advice from sound sources. I earned my Master of Science Degree in Nutrition Communication from Tufts University in Boston, MA and my undergraduate degree in Communication Studies from Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX. I am credentialed as a Registered Dietitian (RD) and belong to the American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND), as well as the Food and Culinary Professionals practice group of the AND. As a dietitian for the National Fisheries Institute, I work to help families enjoy seafood-rich diets. Fish and shellfish not only boost our brain and heart health, they can be fast, simple, and delicious. My favorite people to relish a good meal with are my husband, Lloyd, and infant son, Harris. Show Less Show More
    Rima Kleiner, MS, RD I am passionate about good food, cooking, and helping others prepare healthy and... tasty meals. Fish—packed with omega-3 fatty acids and protein—is a staple of those meals. In my role as a registered dietitian with the National Fisheries Institute, I track and translate the latest news on the nutritional benefits of seafood. My background includes degrees in Human Nutrition and Communications. I work with food and beverage groups, as well as individuals, teach nutrition to culinary students and create wellness programs for employers. I also often provide commentary for news media. When I am not cooking a healthy meal or running after my two young children, you can find me running, hiking or practicing yoga. Show Less Show More