On Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:10:18 -0700 (PDT), Amateur Cook
> wrote:

>I'm not sure if sardines packed in a tin sold at a supermarket are the
>healthiest thing to snack on, but they are low in mercury, have omega
>8's, yadda yadda.
>
>I just like them. Whenever I crave a salty snack, it used to be chips
>or other junk. Now lately it's been sardines. I have about 4 tins a
>week. I might increase that to 1 a day.
>
>Is this garbage food? I mean it can't be any worse than Spam can it?
>
>I want to try them on crackers and such.
>
>Anyone else enjoy sardines?


I like them a lot.

My nutritionist says they are an excellent source of calcium, too. We
have not discussed daily intake, and I am a great believer that all
things should be eaten in moderation, but you could do a lot worse
than tinned sardines, assuming you are not getting them with fat-laden
sauces.

Boron