What's the problem with canned tuna?

[daveo]

I just really don't understand the problem with canned tuna.

Here's what I do, maybe somebody can tell me where their problem is...

1. Take a can of (Starkist) tuna, open it half way (50% around)
2. Drain the majority of the liquid
3. Use the tuna water/juice to make an offering to the cat Gods. (Skip this step and get shredded)
4. Finish opening the can -- but leave the lid on!
5. Press the lid down into the tuna as hard as I can -- this gets more liquid out (which makes happier cats)
6. Use a fork to get the lid out

Doing it this way I eat it plain out of the can. Is there something wrong with me? I'm not trying to get on anybody's case, I just don't understand the problem.

[andi]

I do the exact same thing. The problem for me I think is the pungency. Even if I take it out of the can, I still feel like I'm eating cat food. Doesn't stop me from eating it though!

Meow.

[John Stone]

That's what I do, too (minus the cat thing), but some people just dislike the taste of plain tuna. I used to as well.

[taffer]

i do the same thing too, except i put it in a plate, and have some cottage cheese with it

im probly one of the few people that cant stand anything BUT canned tuna
yeah im pretty weird
only other fish i like is flake, which i used to get from the fish and chip shop, which is deep fried, so cant touch that anymore! (maybe i'll have it for a cheat meal some day)

[Mahdimael]

The only problem, sometimes, is that it can be a little dry. Other than that, no problem

[CeNo65]

i can only eat the soild white albocor (sp)
the prechewed pink stuff is hard to get down

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by CeNo65

i can only eat the soild white albocor (sp)
the prechewed pink stuff is hard to get down

Yeah, but have you tried boiling it?

[Duckfan]

I read a lot of people eating just plain tuna without any bread. Is this just a carb thing or do you guys just like eating straight tuna? I know today I had two tuna sandwiches with no fat mayo and my carb to protein count was out of wack by the end of the day. I'm assuming loosing the bread will help the carb/protein ratio quite a bit. Just curious.

[senimoni]

I should begin by saying that I have a problem with meat anyway so I have issues eating tuna out of the can. Here is what I have to do


1.Drain and Rinse, first with hot water , then with cold (seems to help with the smell)
2. Use about 50 paper towels to smash out all of the water
3. Proceed to pick through the meat so it isn't too chunky and get out the dark pieces or veins etc.

But now I just by the kind in the bags, the flavored ones are really good but even the plain ones aren't too bad they do remind me of cat food.

I also recently found out that I love hot sauce on most of my meats b/c they tend to be bland, its been a God send.

[daveo]

Originally Posted by Duckfan

I read a lot of people eating just plain tuna without any bread. Is this just a carb thing or do you guys just like eating straight tuna? I know today I had two tuna sandwiches with no fat mayo and my carb to protein count was out of wack by the end of the day. I'm assuming loosing the bread will help the carb/protein ratio quite a bit. Just curious.

It's a carb/fat/protein thing for me. I balance it out ahead of time (the night before) so I don't find myself with too many carbs (or fat, or calories) at the end of the day.

Steal my spreadsheet -- it might be helpful.

[Chris_Otto]

You guys should try the Starkist tuna pouches. It is 7.5 oz instead of 6 but it comes in a foil lined pouch. The tin taste is gone, you don't need a can opener so you can take it anywhere, anytime.

Also, someone above suggested albacore instead of regular tuna and I second that. The albacore has a significantly less extreme fishy taste.

[Sock]

I eat the Starkist pouches of chunk white plain and (I must be strange) but actually enjoy the taste. The pouches are great for taking with me, carrying around at work, etc.

Maybe I'll give the albacore a try today.

[TiMike]

I do the same thing. I use this one: Starkist solid white albacore right out of the can. Tastes awesome!

I have heard rumors about tuna having very high amounts of mercury? Is this true? Anyone know?

[map200uk]

Originally Posted by daveo

I just really don't understand the problem with canned tuna.

Here's what I do, maybe somebody can tell me where their problem is...

1. Take a can of (Starkist) tuna, open it half way (50% around)
2. Drain the majority of the liquid
3. Use the tuna water/juice to make an offering to the cat Gods. (Skip this step and get shredded)
4. Finish opening the can -- but leave the lid on!
5. Press the lid down into the tuna as hard as I can -- this gets more liquid out (which makes happier cats)
6. Use a fork to get the lid out

Doing it this way I eat it plain out of the can. Is there something wrong with me? I'm not trying to get on anybody's case, I just don't understand the problem.

i do exactly the same mate, nice and simple way

as for the taste, sure its not the greatest taste but i manage to get opver it
=]


Mark

[Chris_Otto]

Chunk white tuna is albacore tuna. Here is a link to the "Flavor Fresh Pouch".

http://www.starkist.com/products/pouch.html

To answer the mercury question, there are a few threads on this board regarding that already. Unless it is the only thing you ever eat or if you're pregnant you might have a problem, otherwise don't worry about it.

[TiMike]

Originally Posted by Chris_Otto

Chunk white tuna is albacore tuna. Here is a link to the "Flavor Fresh Pouch".

http://www.starkist.com/products/pouch.html

To answer the mercury question, there are a few threads on this board regarding that already. Unless it is the only thing you ever eat or if you're pregnant you might have a problem, otherwise don't worry about it.

Yup thanks Chris. Did a search and found the thread about mercury. . Will search first, ask later!

[slush_puppy]

I found that completely drowning the tuna fish in lemon juice does the trick. I love the tastes together... it makes the tuna not dry at all, and best of all, lemon juice has no calories. Try drinking a nice diet soda with that and the lemon juice makes the soda extra fizzy and it's just a great meal all the way around.

[Debujanai]

1. how would lemon juice have no calories?

2. For my tuna, I mix in a half tablespoon of olive oil, and some black pepper - get some healthy fat in! Yum!

[jimothy]

I eat my tuna a couple of ways. I don't mind eating it straight, but if I'm gonna do it that way, I usually mix in some good deli salsa so it's not so dry. I also use mustard sometimes (and add in some spices and celery), and either just eat it out of the bowl, or put it on some pita\wheat bread

[slush_puppy]

Originally Posted by Debujanai

1. how would lemon juice have no calories?

Just look at the label... no calories, no carbs, no nuthin' in lemon juice.