| Sardines. Nasty, right? | | | | We all know we should eat healthy foods. |
| They make us think of anchovies, which everyone | | | | Unfortunately, most people do not really know what |
| knows are the epitome of disgusting and only your | | | | that means exactly. There's almost too much |
| weird uncle eats them. They come in a tin, tightly | | | | information out there, but very little actually makes |
| packed together, they're messy, and they stink. Why | | | | sense or is applicable to modern daily living. |
| would anyone eat sardines in the 21st century? | | | | What do we do instead? |
| At least that's what we used to think. | | | | Well, at our house, we mainly eat foods we know |
| Turns out high quality sardines don't stink. The tin may | | | | aren't bad for us. It's much easier to look at a particular |
| be a little tricky to open, but you're not going to fall | | | | food and ask, "Could this be bad for us?" rather than |
| backwards from an overwhelming pungent odor when | | | | to try to puzzle out its exact nutritional value. |
| you finally peel away the lid. While they are messy, it's | | | | That said, when we run across a particular food that |
| nothing a little fork work can't bring under control. Yes, | | | | we find just absolutely wonderful, we really can't help |
| they may appear unappetizing, but if you enjoy the | | | | but share it with friends and family members. |
| taste of fish, you will be pleasantly surprised with the | | | | We like to do this especially if the food is unusual or |
| flavor of premium sardines. | | | | most people have preconceived notions about it. |
| And if you're a sushi lover, we guarantee you'll like | | | | As outlined above, sardines generally get a bad rap |
| sardines. | | | | and negative comments from people who, in reality, |
| The best part is the extraordinary health benefit these | | | | don't know what they're talking about. |
| humble fish offer. Sardines are practically little | | | | Before actually trying them, our preconceived notions |
| Supermen when it comes to nutritional value. They | | | | led us to think that sardines would be scaly, pungent, |
| contain substances that are proven to benefit your | | | | and overwhelmingly fishy flavored. |
| skin, joints, memory, and even boost your energy. | | | | To our happy surprise, sardines are anything but. They |
| Rich in omega 3 fatty acids -- the crucial long chain | | | | have a texture very similar to canned tuna or salmon |
| variety you can only find in seafood, not vegetable | | | | and are excellent when spread on crackers. |
| matter -- sardines also offer high levels of Coenzyme | | | | We definitely advise anyone looking for a healthy |
| Q10, which is a powerful antioxidant and is known to | | | | snack food to try sardines. The overwhelming health |
| promote a strong immune system. | | | | benefits aside, for us the taste says it all. |
| As if that's not enough, sardines are also high in | | | | We especially like the sardines in olive oil. |
| calcium and vitamin D. | | | | |