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Seafood Education

  • THYROID & SEAFOOD
    January 25, 2021 Ashley Besecker

    THYROID & SEAFOOD

    It is estimated that there are 20 Million people in the US that suffer from thyroid conditions, of which, 60% are actually unaware of their condition! Why do I mention Thyroid Health in a Seafood article? Seafood contains important fatty acids and minerals that contribute to a healthy thyroid. The most talked about nutrient being Iodine.

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  • MORE SEAFOOD
    January 11, 2021 Ashley Besecker

    MORE SEAFOOD

    This 9th edition of the guidelines (2020-2025) features an entire chapter on Dietary Fats and Seafood, noting that "Seafood is a high priority dietary exposure of interest, due both to its unique nutrient contributions, particularly the omega-3 fatty acids, and its role as a food component within dietary patterns" as well as its role in reducing cardiovascular disease and beneficial neurocognitive outcomes.
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  • MEDITERRANEAN DIET
    January 11, 2021 Ashley Besecker

    MEDITERRANEAN DIET

    I know you've heard about "The Mediterranean Diet." This diet become wildly popular in the 90's and is based off of the eating habits of Spain, Italy, and Greece back in the 1960's.

    It is dominant in plants, unsaturated fats, oils, legumes, nuts, seeds, fish, and an overall balance of moderation and joy.
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  • LUCKY FISH
    January 11, 2021 Ashley Besecker

    LUCKY FISH

    Lucky Fish for New Years Eve!   Fish are believed to be a lucky New Year’s Eve food because their scales resemble coins, and they swim in schools, which invoke the idea of abundance. Fish also swim forward, which represents...

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  • BLUE ZONES
    January 11, 2021 Ashley Besecker

    BLUE ZONES

    There are five special places in the world that have the longest living people, called "centenarians" (those that live to 100 years) and "super-centenarians" (those that live beyond 110 years).

    Ikaria, Greece / Sardinia, Italy / Loma Linda, California / Okinawa, Japan / Nicoya, Costa Rica

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  • VITAMIN D
    November 10, 2020 Ashley Besecker

    VITAMIN D

    Statistics show that approximately 80% of Americans are Vitamin D deficient; and that optimizing Vitamin D status can decrease our risk of cancer by more than half.

     While the best source of Vitamin D is from the sun, the next best source is, you guessed it, SEAFOOD!

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  • CATCH TYPES
    September 28, 2020 Ashley Besecker

    CATCH TYPES

    The world of seafood can be hard to navigate. There are many different terms with very different meanings. We say that we are a sustainable seafood company, but what exactly does that mean?

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  • PACIFIC HALIBUT
    September 14, 2020 Ashley Besecker

    PACIFIC HALIBUT

    Wild Pacific Halibut is found swimming on the bottom of the North Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Halibut Fishery is closely managed, taking water samples and temperatures, monitoring stocks and setting commercial fishing quotas annually to protect the species and promote a sustainable fishery.
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