Monday, March 03, 2008
About.....Scallops
Scallops in tomato water, originally uploaded by suijingu2.
The soft fleshy texture and delicately mild sweet flavor of scallops are enjoyed by even those who are not particularly fond of fish or other shellfish. The season for fresh sea scallops and bay scallops runs from October through March, while fresh calico scallops are available from December through May. Sea scallops and frozen scallops are available year-round.
Scallops are are a very good source of vitamin B12, protein, and phosphorous. In addition, scallops are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, and potassium.
For an in-depth nutritional profile click here: Scallops.
Labels: healthy diet, nutrition, scallops, seafood, shellfish
Wednesday, January 02, 2008
Avoid the Mercury in Fish
The omega-3s in fish are known to boost brain power, but it's time to get smart about which type of fish you're eating. Mercury contamination isn't something we'll leave behind in '07, so remember to skip predator fish like shark, swordfish, tilefish, king mackerel and tuna.
This pocket seafood selector comes in handy, too.
This pocket seafood selector comes in handy, too.
Labels: healthy dining, mercury, seafood
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Is that meal eco-friendly? Start texting!!
Blue Ocean Institute, a conservation group, has launched a texting service to send messages to consumers with the information they need to make ecologically savvy seafood choices.Here's how it works: You are at the seafood counter or in a restaurant (put that ringer on mute or vibrate, please) and you are awash in social consciousness.
You are ready to order, but you can't remember if the catch of the day is caught using an environmentally sustainable manner. What to do, what to do?
Technology to the rescue.
Send a text message to Blue Ocean Institute to get the 411 in seconds.
To use the service, send a message to 30644. In the message, type FISH, followed by the name of the seafood in question, such as catfish. The service covers more than 90 species, and suggests alternatives to options that pose environmental concerns.
SOURCE
You are ready to order, but you can't remember if the catch of the day is caught using an environmentally sustainable manner. What to do, what to do?
Technology to the rescue.
Send a text message to Blue Ocean Institute to get the 411 in seconds.
To use the service, send a message to 30644. In the message, type FISH, followed by the name of the seafood in question, such as catfish. The service covers more than 90 species, and suggests alternatives to options that pose environmental concerns.
SOURCE
Labels: eco-friendly, environment, fish farming, innovative, seafood, text
Thursday, August 23, 2007
Seafood Help - What to Eat?
Find guidance is at kidsafeseafood.org, a site developed by SeaWeb, an environmental group, with nutritionists, pediatricians and chefs. For those concerned about the environment and mercury content, it recommends wild salmon, tilapia, wild shrimp from American waters and farmed mussels, scallops and crayfish.
Labels: healthy dining, healthy links, seafood, tips
