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GettinSkinny
04-09-2008, 11:15 AM
I live in a really small, rural town and fresh seafood is just not available to me. I was surprised when I actually found some canned crabmeat in one of our small local grocers. So, I sent a question to my consultant, asking whether this was allowed, and was actually expecting to be told no, but was quite surprised when they responded and said:

It is in order to use the tinned crab meat. You will weigh it just as you do with the tuna - without the water.

Don't get me wrong, I'm thrilled that they said I could have this, but again, hugely surprised. Unlike tuna in a can, crabmeat in a can contains preservatives and I thought that was one of the main premises of this diet -- fresh or frozen only, so as to not consume preservatives. I just wanted to put this question to the group to see what others have been told about canned crabmeat. I am doing so good on my diet, I just hate to eat something that could set me back. I'd love to hear what any of you have heard or think about this. Thanks!!!

leannevanb
04-09-2008, 04:26 PM
Hey Skinny,

I enjoy canned crab meat from time to time with no setbacks. Just make sure that your crabmeat is packed in water and not oil. Enjoy!

Leanne.

LesKiya
04-09-2008, 08:55 PM
I eat the canned crab meat as well, its a good alternate to tuna, which is about the only fish I care for. I also looked closer at the crab and saw that its almost half the calories of tuna packed in water. I think its a bit tasteless as I just eat it cold on a chef salad. Like I eat everything.

GettinSkinny
04-09-2008, 09:05 PM
I went ahead and ate the canned crabmeat today... I fixed crabcakes and they were yummy!!! Thanks for the feedback gals, I appreciate your input. And, it's nice to know I now have another alternative.

Shasha
04-15-2008, 09:36 AM
{hi} there Everyone

Just for the record and for future use, you may enjoy canned crab meat...
You simply drain off all the excess water, weigh and enjoy! :hungry:

Maya
04-15-2008, 12:40 PM
You lucky you.... we dont have crabmeat here...or some good shrimps...mmmmm.... just calamari - and they shrink soooo much?!?!:innocent4:
Oh, I noticed another thing - it is SO hard to get tuna in water here? Mostly we have canned tuna in oil. In States it's hard to find it in oil...
just popping in
feel very happy today:party1:

Shasha
04-22-2008, 09:06 AM
{hi} there Maya

I was thinking... you might be able to find the canned tuna in water at a health store near you? {idk} It really is quick and easy diet food!