Washington, February 1, 2022 / PRNewswire /-February of this year, Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is the world’s leading sustainable seafood certification, helping Americans fulfill their desire to lead a healthier and more sustainable life. The MSC shows how certified sustainable seafood is easy to find, easy to prepare and good for your health and marine health. Following a two-year pandemic darkness, record heat waves, and natural disasters, consumers are motivated to think differently about their health and the health of the planet. According to a recent study, imagining the future after a pandemic, nearly 30% of consumers plan to lead a healthier and more sustainable life.[1]And from February’s Heart Health Month, MSC is educating consumers on how choosing earth-friendly seafood is an easy way to live their values.
Gregory Gourde, US Ambassador to MSC and “Top Chef” all-star finalist, visits the MSC Certified Squid Fisheries in Rhode Island to learn why certification is sustainable. Through conversations with fishermen and processors, and the preparation of quick and easy squid recipes at the dockside, chef Gregory explains seafood preparation in an easy-to-understand manner, and MSC-certified sustainable squid brings us to the ocean. Has also shown to be useful.
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Ocean Cookbook 2022 contains 12 recipes that will help you and the ocean, including this “Puttanesca-style squid salad” created by MSC US Ambassador Chef Gregory Gourde. .. The recipe is made using northeastern squids captured in an MSC-certified sustainable manner, showing that squids are easy to prepare and healthy.
Currently, following the pandemic, more than half (51%) of Americans plan to pay more attention to their health.[2] One way Americans can strive for a healthier lifestyle is to incorporate more sustainable fish and shellfish into their diet. The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends eating 2,3.5 ounces of seafood per week.[3]And 36% of US seafood consumers have increased the amount of fish they consume over the last five years.[4]USDA still reports that the majority of Americans do not meet the recommendations for fish and shellfish consumption.
Launched today, MSC has combined a fleet of talented chefs and enthusiastic fishermen from around the world to create delicious recipes for the second year. MSC Ocean Cookbook 2022 -A free digital collection that shows that sustainable seafood benefits both people and the planet.
One of the 12 recipes in the cookbook is’Puttanesca style squid salad‘From the US Ambassador of MSC chef Gregory Grude, “Top Chef” All-Star, Cookbook Author, Restaurateur. It was especially important to mention squid in this year’s cookbook, as squid is one of the few marine organisms that may well adapt to climate change pressures.[5] Seafood lovers know that they are caught in a sustainable way, so choosing a squid with the MSC Bluefish label can be very good. The MSC Bluefish Label is only applicable to wild fish and shellfish products from fisheries that have been independently assessed for their wild fish populations and their impact on the ecosystems of their parts. In addition, this recipe shows that squid can be more than just squid because it is high in protein and low in fat.
“It brings me great joy to explain how to cook seafood in an easy-to-understand manner and to give my home chef the inspiration and confidence needed to enjoy sustainable seafood at home,” said chef Grude. I told you. “I believe seafood will be part of an earth-friendly diet. I’ve seen it directly in the squid fishery. Rhode Island How responsible fishing plays a role in protecting our waters and wildlife. ”
Two common myths that prevent consumers from increasing their consumption of sustainable fish and shellfish are that certified fish and shellfish are not available wherever they shop and that they may not fit their budget.[6] Fortunately, seafood with the MSC Bluefish label can be found in a variety of grocery stores across the country, including fresh cases, frozen sections, and canned aisles. It is also available in a variety of price ranges for access to sustainable fish and shellfish. To all. The MSC Ocean Cookbook 2022 aims to help seafood enthusiasts find dishes with sustainable options by partnering with prominent chefs to showcase a variety of seafood.
All 12 cookbook recipes also include health and nutrition tips provided by health professionals. Carrie WalderMS RD.. The cookbook celebrates the story of certified sustainable fishing, and by sharing fun recipes and health tips, how seafood can become a winner in living a healthier life and protecting the environment. is showing.
“In the third year of the pandemic, there is a shift from a restricted diet and a growing interest in overall health, nutrition and immunity,” says Walder. “Similarly, there is a desire to make thoughtful food choices that support the health of our planet. Seafood provides many of the nutrients needed to support our health and is the MSC Bluefish Label. By choosing seafood with it, you can rest assured that the fish and shellfish caught in the wild will be what we love today for future generations. “
According to Walder, seafood rich in omega 3 fatty acids, iron, B and D vitamins, and protein is essential for heart health, immune support, and mental health. In addition, studies show that a pescetarian diet is almost as climate-friendly as an average vegetarian diet.[7] Specifically, according to the World Resources Institute, wild fish have the least impact on the planet and score higher than wheat, corn, beans and rice in terms of greenhouse gas emissions per gram of protein. ..[8]
Consumer collective action to select MSC-labeled products in collaboration with fish and shellfish procuring MSC-certified seafood improves marine health and secures the next generation of wild seafood. Useful for. With more than 90% of MSC certified fisheries making improvements, they continue to meet the high standards of MSC fisheries standards for sustainability. When consumers choose products with the MSC label, they support continuous changes in water to help make tomorrow’s oceans healthier than they are today.
About Marine Stewardship Council
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is an international non-profit organization that sets globally recognized standards for sustainable fisheries and seafood supply chains. The MSC Ecolabel and Certification Program recognizes and rewards sustainable fishing practices and helps create a more sustainable seafood market. The MSC ecolabel for seafood products means that it comes from wild fisheries that are uniquely certified against MSC’s scientific standards for sustainable fisheries. Fisheries, which account for more than 19% of the world’s wild marine catch, are engaged in certification programs, and over 20,000 different MSC-labeled products are available on shelves around the world (current numbers are correct). March 31, 2021). For more information, please visit: msc.org Or follow @MSCBlueFish on social media.
[1] GlobeScan Healthy and Sustainable Living Report, 2021
[2] GlobeScan Healthy and Sustainable Living Report, 2021
[3] American Heart Association-https: //www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/eat-smart/fats/fish-and-omega-3-fatty-acids? uid = 1879
[4] GlobeScan / MSC Survey, 2020
[5] Blake L Spady, Tiffany J Nay, Jodie L Rummer, Philip L Munday, Suan WatsonThe aerobic performance of two tropical cephalopod species, which does not change with long-term exposure to predicted future carbon dioxide levels, Conservation physiologyVolume 7, Issue 1, 2019, coz024, https://doi.org/10.1093/conphys/coz024 When Squids can thrive under climate change, Science Daily (2019)
[6] GlobeScan / MSC Survey, 2020
[7] UK carnivorous, piscivore, vegetarian, vegan diet greenhouse gas emissions
[8] World Resources Institute
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