Tell me how to learn how to love sardines

bbbgamer

How can one who hates them learn to love them and take advantage of their benefits? If you plan on debunking the below information I copied from a website, just pretend I have about ten cans I need to eat...I hate to throw them out, and I dont have a cat...

Cardiovascular Benefits
Sardines are rich in numerous nutrients that have been found to support cardiovascular health. They are one of the most concentrated sources of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA, which have been found to lower triglycerides and cholesterol levels. Sardines are an excellent source of vitamin B12, which promotes cardiovascular health as it is intricately tied to keeping levels of homocysteine in balance; homocysteine can damage artery walls, with elevated levels being a risk factor for atherosclerosis.

Bone and Joint Health
Sardines are a superb source of bone-building calcium and contain surprisingly high concentrations of vitamin D, a nutrient not so readily available in the diet. Vitamin D prevents unwanted inflammation and helps bones in their absorption of calcium. Sardines are a great source of phosphorus too, a key mineral in strengthening the bone matrix. Recent studies also show that the omega-3s found in abundance in sardines support joint cartilage and help regulate and stabilize the balance of collagen and minerals in bone and surrounding tissue.

Cancer Prevention
For many years, researchers have known that vitamin D participates in the regulation of cell activity. Because cell cycles play such a key role in the development of cancer, optimal vitamin D intake may turn out to play a significant role in the prevention of various types of cancer.

Selenium, of which sardines are also a very good source, is a mineral with powerful antioxidant activity, whose dietary intake has been associated with reduced risk of cancer. The Omega-3 fatty acids found in sardines have also been connected to decreased risk for several types of cancer, including colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, and breast cancer. Regular omega-3 intake has been proven particularly effective against the blood cell or lymph cell-related cancers such as leukemia, multiple myeloma, and non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Consumption of fatty fish, such as sardines, presents substantial protection against renal cell carcinoma, the most common form of kidney cancer.

Eye Health
The high levels of omega-3 essential fatty acids in sardines offer substantial protection against macular degeneration (AMD) of the eye, a condition in which fine vision deteriorates, resulting in central vision loss and is the leading cause of blindness in people over 50. Studies also strongly suggest that the consumption of omega-3 fatty acids also reduces the risk of dry eye syndrome, a common cause of ocular complaints.

Skin and Hair
The omega-3s found in seafood lock moisture into skin cells, encouraging the production of strong collagen and elastin fibers, which contribute to more youthful looking skin. Omega-3s have also been known to alleviate skin blemishes and maintain good hair luster. Omega-3s provide nourishment to hair follicles, helping hair grow healthy and preventing hair loss. A rich supply of proteins is also important for hair growth. The high protein content of seafood helps maintain strong, healthy hair.


Packed full of Protein
Sardines are rich in protein, which provides us with amino acids. Our bodies use amino acids to create new proteins, which are the foundations for cells. Proteins form the basis of muscles and connective tissues, antibodies that keep our immune system strong, and deliver oxygen and nutrients throughout our bodies.

Rose_Oh

Sprinkled with liberal amounts of balsamic vinegar!

flechero

To love sardines- start fishing... they make great bait, and you can take a fish oil supplement for the Omega's! Most of the oil in good fish oils is from sardines.

rbn_held

I love sardines. They are good on crackers or right out of the can

HauteP1nk

Sorry. No. That's gross.

If you don't like something don't eat it. Find other foods that can give you all the same benefits.

2Bgoddess

Tell me how to learn how to love sardines

no
freakin'
WAY!
*gag*

Contrarian

Close your eyes and think of England.

Dayna154

Cant... I feed them to my dogs for their coats...
Or fishing like someone else said..
:noway: :sick: :noway:

joyce1129

I don't think I could live long enough to learn to love sardines, but, since you want to try...how about covering them in dijon mustard? That should mask to taste.

prism6

eeewwwww

ilookthetype

Traditional Caesar dressing, use lots of it.

Beesknees22

I like to use them in sauce when I'm making pasta with white clam sauce. It gives it a good flavor. Or just on plain crackers. I tried them on crackers with cream cheese one time too and that was good. Kinda cut down on the strong flavor. If you really dont want to throw them out then just man up and eat them! haha

usedasbrandnew

I've never had them, but maybe on a homeade pizza? It's not anchovies, but maybe it's similar? I stick with the Omega supplements, or Tuna/Salmon.

angelovearth

I love them, personally. I eat them on crackers as a snack. I especially love the ones in tomato sauce.
Whenever I eat something that tastes bad or that I don't like, I usually just hold my nose and eat it anyway. I think of it as medicine for my body and remind myself that food is fuel and doesn't necessarily have to taste good. But that's just me. lol

MissJay75

Close your eyes and think of England.

I see what you did there.

acrego

Do you like spicy food? How about mixing them with some hot sauce & serving over steamed rice? There are Thai recipes for sardines, but if you don't like burning heat, it might not work...

anubis609

Hide them in your bacon.

Use them as bait to catch bigger fish.

Use them as bait to catch stray cats to feed them to.

Hide them in your eggs.

Hide them in a state of inebriation.

Find them in a state of inebriation.

Consume them in a state of inebriation.

Offer them to children on Halloween.

One fish at a time.

Hide the leftovers in the eggs that are thrown at your house for giving children canned sardines.

bbbgamer

If you really dont want to throw them out then just man up and eat them! haha

I maybe shouldnt say this so publicly but I dont know if I am man enough for these stinky little things!

And thanks for the idea but adding crackers isnt really gonna help :-)

RocketsGirl

Put them on a pretzel

bbbgamer

Put them on a pretzel

Then I am gonna have to have some beer....but wait just a cotton picking minute. If I have the beer and pretzel first....... oh yeah!

TDGee

I can't tell you how to learn to love sardines. There is a chemistry that is difficult to explain. They say that love comes along when you least expect it and aren't looking for it. My advice to you is to not try to force it. When the right sardine comes along though, you'll know.

IvoryParchment

All those benefits come from salmon, too. Why eat sardines when you can eat salmon?

As far as enjoying small fish, there are fish called smelts which are eaten fresh caught (not canned), dipped in batter, fried and eaten whole. They're pretty good, but I don't think they're very healthy that way.

Marley112586

I can't tell you how to learn to love sardines. There is a chemistry that is difficult to explain. They say that love comes along when you least expect it and aren't looking for it. My advice to you is to not try to force it. When the right sardine comes along though, you'll know.

Lol! Best response I've seen in a long time.

Hood25

I am in the same boat. I want to eat them for the health benefits. I just sauted them with onions and had them on toasted wheat bread with some honey dijon mustard on it. Tasted way better hot. I googled recipes for sardines and from what I read you can treat them just like tuna. My goal is one can every week or every two weeks

shortcaketx

first its all about the recipe. check out Lidia's italy website, she cooks alot with sardines. Most Italians do. adding them to pasta or a tomato based soup. on crackers r good but not for everyone.

bbbgamer

Do you like spicy food? How about mixing them with some hot sauce & serving over steamed rice? There are Thai recipes for sardines, but if you don't like burning heat, it might not work...

I am in Houston through the summer, how can I NOT like burning heat?

dougii

Eat them at work - boss will send you home for stinking up the place - enjoy the day off; repeat until they are gone or you learn to like them. I eat them in my office whenever I want to be left alone for the afternoon - works like a charm. They are an acquired taste....

Pohudet

I love sardines. My advice: try to buy a can of the BEST sardines. Some of the best are produced in Portugal, they are canned in their high quality olive oil. To lower calorie intake, do not eat the oil, get them out of the can with a fork and put on a paper towel, and wipe with a paper towel. You can put them on any good bread (I use TJ European style bread or ciabatta). One other recipe- boils some young potatoes and crush them slightly with a fork, and then crush some of those goos sardines on top of them. Sprinkle with a little bit of chopped green onions. Yum!
If the best sardines do not do it for you, maybe you are not a sardine person. Try canned salmon. Canned fish has a lot of calcium because you can eat the bones.
Good luck!

bbbgamer

I can't tell you how to learn to love sardines. There is a chemistry that is difficult to explain. They say that love comes along when you least expect it and aren't looking for it. My advice to you is to not try to force it. When the right sardine comes along though, you'll know.

Now if only I had not given up my virginity to that swordfish.......

bbbgamer

Eat them at work - boss will send you home for stinking up the place - enjoy the day off; repeat until they are gone or you learn to like them. I eat them in my office whenever I want to be left alone for the afternoon - works like a charm. They are an acquired taste....

Maybe I can just open a can and leave them in my desk? Greaty advice!

sleepytexan

Sorry, it cannot be done.

btw, be aware that sardines can aggravate or bring an onset of gout, particularly in men.