Some People do in fact eat them raw. If I had a source for them I would be
eating them regularly. I think they are one of the "clean" fish. You
obviously know that they pack a nutritious punch with all those wonderful
omega 3's. etc
They are never farm raised either which is comforting to know. They are
eating their algae and other sea vegetation.

Whem I ate them last, I did eat them raw. Some people eat the whole fish
including head, skin, organs etc. However, I only ate the meat by twisting
the neck and "de-spining" Don't worry so much about the bones. Next time I
will eat it all. I would probably take off the skin. I would imagine that if
there were toxins they might be stored in the skin and glands, but you will
find that it is a pain in the ass to be picky with this.  I bet you the
glands will give you the most bang for your buck.

-Eric

-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Walsh [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 10:31 AM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: Cordain/Sardines


"Wurtenberg, Eric [log in to unmask] XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX" wrote:
>
> Eat Sashimi (fresh raw tuna) and compare how you feel after eating canned
> tuna. I think that your demand for someone to give you a scientific answer
> will fade.

Yes and no...  :)

I will try for myself, but I always like to have some good science
behind me when making important decisions. It is far too easy for me to
"think" I am feeling better (placebo effect) without there being any
real benefit.

While on the subject of raw fish...

I have some fresh sardines that I purchsed today. I think someone in
here suggested a while back that sardines can be eaten raw, organs and
all. Is this true?

If I want to try them raw should I gut them first or just chomp into
them?

Jim.