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Hungry for More this Lenten Season?

Seafood Sustains Hunger Pangs

(Family Features) - The season of Lent, when millions of Catholics, Anglicans and others abstain from eating meat on Fridays, often leaves people hungry for more.

Those observing Lent may be tempted to turn to meals packed with carbohydrates and sugar, in lieu of protein on meat-free Fridays. Carb-heavy meals often have little nutritional substance and leave diners starving an hour later. Thankfully, there is another delicious option perfect for meat-free Fridays, and it's packed with protein and other nutrients - seafood.

Seafood is an excellent source of protein, and many types of seafood provide omega-3 fatty acids necessary for brain function and vision, as well as essential vitamins like B12 and D and other important nutrients.

Plus, there are a number of affordable and easy-to prepare seafood options that can be found right in the grocery store freezer section. For instance, all-new Popcorn Fish from SeaPak Shrimp Company are a delicious and sophisticated twist on the traditional minced fish stick.

As a versatile and accessible seafood option, Popcorn Fish can be easily popped inside a tortilla for a fresh take on tacos, on top of a salad as a tasty alternative to chicken or served as a center of the plate meal with a variety of savory and sweet sauces. For a casual and fun get-together, Popcorn Fish make the perfect finger food for dipping in tasty sauces. Either way, they're a convenient way to enjoy seafood throughout the season and, the best part is, they'll keep hunger at sea.

Try this recipe for a meat-free menu delight. For more seafood recipe ideas, visit www.SeaPak.com.

Young American Families Demand Fresh, Affordable, Healthy Food Options

Newswise: Recent research finds that the next generation of the American family is more ethnically diverse, cash strapped, cuisine savvy, and health concerned than ever before.

An article in the January issue of Food Technology magazine identifies new culinary, health, and restaurant behaviors shaping the food choices of tomorrows family.

These new food trends in the American family include:

The more children there are in a household, the more likely its members are to cook at home, use prepackaged convenience foods and cut back on restaurant visits.

Gen X (ages 35 to 44) and Gen Y (ages 18 to 34) parents are an integral part of todays foodie movement and have a
penchant for freshness, cleaner labels and minimally processed foods.

A third of all families with children have income less than twice the federal poverty line, meaning that
affordable family meals are in great demand.

For the majority of American families, the evening meal is not prepared at home an average of five times per week.

Parents wish list for childrens snacks includes more nutrients, controlled portion sizes, fresh, lower fat, and lower calories.

Six out of 10 families are practicing some form of healthy eating strategy, such as eating more fruits/vegetables,
whole grain, and low fat dairy; limiting fats and sugar; reducing portion sizes; eating more seafood;
and ordering healthier options when eating out.

One third or more of moms are making strong efforts to limit sugar, high fructose corn syrup, trans fats, and low calorie sweeteners,
as well as increase consumption of calcium, vitamins/minerals, whole grains and protein.

Information from this press release used for online, print, or broadcast content must be attributed to Food Technology magazine, a publication of the Institute of Food Technologists.

Released: 1/17/2011 9:00 AM EST Source: Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

About IFT:

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is a nonprofit scientific society. Our individual members are professionals engaged in food science, food technology, and related professions in industry, academia, and government. IFTs mission is to advance the science of food, and our long-range vision is to ensure a safe and abundant food supply, contributing to healthier people everywhere.

For more than 70 years, the IFT has been unlocking the potential of the food science community by creating a dynamic global forum where members from more than 100 countries can share, learn, and grow. We champion the use of sound science across the food value chain through the exchange of knowledge, by providing education, and by furthering the advancement of the profession. IFT has offices in Chicago, Illinois and Washington, D.C. For more information, please visit ift.org.

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