canned oysters

[Ice Cream]

I bought a can of oysters at Aldi, quite a while ago, because oysters are high in iron,  I finally opened it, ate one oyster and don't care for the taste. How do people eat these?  I am sure there must be a way to use them in recipes.  Any ideas?

[Magic Microbe]

I bought a can of oysters at Aldi, quite a while ago, because oysters are high in iron,  I finally opened it, ate one oyster and don't care for the taste. How do people eat these?  I am sure there must be a way to use them in recipes.  Any ideas?

I dislike oysters.

But I know people that use the canned ones for soup.

[witchypoo]

they are only ever good in chowder (imo).

[Ice Cream]

That is what I thought about, too.  DH suggested I eat them with sriracha sauce to mask the taste.  Did the last night. It seems like a waste of calories.

[ihop]

they are only ever good in chowder (imo).

Yup.

[radial]

Oysters weren't made to be canned. 

[caribougrrl]

are they smoked? 

if so, I believe that in the 1970s people ate them on top of Ritz crackers...

[Run Amok]

Yes, my mother likes the smoked ones with crackers and cheese
 Think of it as a smoked salmon alternative.

[Ice Cream]

Yes, my mother likes the smoked ones with crackers and cheese
 Think of it as a smoked salmon alternative.

I threw the remainder out.  They tasted so, so bad.  There must be better ways to get iron, other than supplements, which I cannot take.

[merigayle]

I threw the remainder out.  They tasted so, so bad.  There must be better ways to get iron, other than supplements, which I cannot take.

Black strap molasses is a good way if you can stomach a spoonful of that each day. Dried fruit, esp plums are high in iron. I take Pure Encapsulations Iron and I have no stomach issues with it. I tried about 5 or 6 brands this summer when the route of my tummy woes turned out to be the iron i had been taking for years.
http://www.pureencapsulations.com/iron-c.html

[Ice Cream]

Black strap molasses is a good way if you can stomach a spoonful of that each day. Dried fruit, esp plums are high in iron. I take Pure Encapsulations Iron and I have no stomach issues with it. I tried about 5 or 6 brands this summer when the route of my tummy woes turned out to be the iron i had been taking for years.
http://www.pureencapsulations.com/iron-c.html

It's not the iron, it's the non-active ingredients in supplements that get me all itchy.  Started two years ago; dermatologist recommended not taking any supplements anymore.  I was skeptical, but he was right. might try molasses.  I have been taking special K cereal for this.

[merigayle]

Check out the supplement I posted, very few ingredients, one of the highest qualities of supplements on the market.

[Run Amok]

Also, cooking in cast iron, leafy greens, and, of course, eat red meat. I had a dr tell me I should stop being a vegetarian because heme iron is much more bioavailable than other kinds.

[merigayle]

Also, cooking in cast iron, leafy greens, and, of course, eat red meat. I had a dr tell me I should stop being a vegetarian because heme iron is much more bioavailable than other kinds.

When a dr tells me that i just 

[onawhim]

I eat tons of red meat and am still anemic and have to take supplements.  I think some people just don't absorb it well. 

[merigayle]

I eat tons of red meat and am still anemic and have to take supplements.  I think some people just don't absorb it well.

Also, high levels of running and exercise can cause anemia. It is very common in ultrarunning, even with meat eaters.

[Ice Cream]

Also, cooking in cast iron, leafy greens, and, of course, eat red meat. I had a dr tell me I should stop being a vegetarian because heme iron is much more bioavailable than other kinds.

I think the dr. was right about heme iron being more bio available, but I agree with Meri that it is not a must; there are other plant-based ways that can achieve the same results, albeit more difficult. 

[Ice Cream]

Check out the supplement I posted, very few ingredients, one of the highest qualities of supplements on the market.

yes, I did check it out.  Looks promising.  One pill, however, contains only 15 mg of iron.  you need several.

[merigayle]

yes, I did check it out.  Looks promising.  One pill, however, contains only 15 mg of iron.  you need several.

I take 2-3 a day. The recommendations until age 50 is 18mg a day, over 50 8mg/day.

[Ice Cream]

I take 2-3 a day. The recommendations until age 50 is 18mg a day, over 50 8mg/day.

Thanks. I did not know about the 8 grams!  I just looked at a source that says over 50 women do not need any extra.  But what about long distance runners...

[merigayle]

Thanks. I did not know about the 8 grams!  I just looked at a source that says over 50 women do not need any extra.  But what about long distance runners...

I think it just depends on your body, not all ultrarunners are anemic but a good handful are, and ones who are men and meat eaters.

[Natasha]

I love smoked oysters. I eat them with crackers and mustard, but they're good all by themselves. It's the umami flavor. I can't get enough of it.

Oysters are also super high in zinc. I eat them when I feel a cold coming on.