Sardine Lovers Unite!
Go get yourself a cracker. We're going to have some sardines today. And don't tell me you don't like them until you've heard me out.
My Love Affair With Sardines
Sardine Health Benefits
There was once a time when I thought sardines were cat food masquerading as people food. I wouldn't touch them let alone be in the same room as an open can of them.
Then one day I grew up. Yes, it happened all in one day. I decided I was old enough to give up my childish attitude about sardines. If I planned on running around with my great grandchildren, then I needed to take better care of myself.
My favorite way of eating them is to pop open a can and slap the little guys on a cracker. There's no prep time, very little to clean up and one tin is actually one serving - no leftovers.
And the nutritional content is fabulous. For about 210 calories, the average tin of sardines provides 2 g - that's 2,000 mg - of omega 3 fatty acids.
I have to admit that the omega 3s are the main reason why I eat them. My joints feel better, my brain is clearer and I definitely dream of swimming up stream when I eat sardines regularly.
But that's not all. One tin of sardines also has around 16 grams of protein and about 25% of your daily intake of calcium (or about 250 mg). That's like drinking two glasses of milk!
You also get 2% of your daily need for preformed vitamin A, which is great for your immune system, your eyes and helps prevent allergies. And, by the way, "pro-vitamin A" from carotenes is not enough for you. You must have "preformed" vitamin A in your diet also.
Sardines make for a great nutrient dense low calorie meal - just what the experts recommend.
When I'm feeling adventurous - or rather when I have time - I'll mix the sardines with pesto, diced sundried tomatoes and some diced kalamata olives and put it on a cracker with a light sprinkling of gorgonzola cheese. Lightly toast them in the oven until the cheese starts to melt and, believe me, you're in culinary heaven.
I hope I've whet your appetite for a tasty and nutritious addition to your healthy diet. Come on over sometime and we'll eat sardines together. I'll even provide the crackers.
Article originally posted at: Sardine Health Benefits
Then one day I grew up. Yes, it happened all in one day. I decided I was old enough to give up my childish attitude about sardines. If I planned on running around with my great grandchildren, then I needed to take better care of myself.
My favorite way of eating them is to pop open a can and slap the little guys on a cracker. There's no prep time, very little to clean up and one tin is actually one serving - no leftovers.
And the nutritional content is fabulous. For about 210 calories, the average tin of sardines provides 2 g - that's 2,000 mg - of omega 3 fatty acids.
I have to admit that the omega 3s are the main reason why I eat them. My joints feel better, my brain is clearer and I definitely dream of swimming up stream when I eat sardines regularly.
But that's not all. One tin of sardines also has around 16 grams of protein and about 25% of your daily intake of calcium (or about 250 mg). That's like drinking two glasses of milk!
You also get 2% of your daily need for preformed vitamin A, which is great for your immune system, your eyes and helps prevent allergies. And, by the way, "pro-vitamin A" from carotenes is not enough for you. You must have "preformed" vitamin A in your diet also.
Sardines make for a great nutrient dense low calorie meal - just what the experts recommend.
When I'm feeling adventurous - or rather when I have time - I'll mix the sardines with pesto, diced sundried tomatoes and some diced kalamata olives and put it on a cracker with a light sprinkling of gorgonzola cheese. Lightly toast them in the oven until the cheese starts to melt and, believe me, you're in culinary heaven.
I hope I've whet your appetite for a tasty and nutritious addition to your healthy diet. Come on over sometime and we'll eat sardines together. I'll even provide the crackers.
Article originally posted at: Sardine Health Benefits
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- Sweetwings3 Sweetwings3 Sep 23, 2009 @ 2:55 pm
- Hey Sardine Lovers!
I just found a new company in the USA canning sardines! They are the best I have ever had! www.canneryrowsardineco.com
YUM YUM!!!
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- dianejdavis dianejdavis Jun 27, 2008 @ 10:11 am
- I just started a "can a day" diet, and have noticed all kinds of anti-inflamatory things happening, like smoother skin, and suddenly no asthma, even with the CA fires!
Great lens, will try your recipe!
Thanks....diane davis
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