But actually that’s a good thing, unless you want to spend a couple hours by your toilet.
You might love slurping on some oysters on a warm day with a glass of white wine in hand.
Or perhaps on a first date (they are apparently an “aphrodisiac,” after all!).
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Yet, did you know that those oysters you’re eating are actuallyalivewhen you put them in your mouth?
Because I certainly didn’t.
And now I can’t seem to shake that thought from my mind.
They are ALIVE and I am swallowing them.
Yet, believe it or not, it’s actually agoodthing.
Why Are Raw Oysters Alive When You Eat Them?
This makes them taste better and be better digested, too.
“It also ensures food safety,” she says.
Low or not, that’s why they are in fact alive or freshly killed to keep you safe.
You’re at a greater risk of infection when choosing to eat raw oysters, so be extra careful.
Always check to initiate the shell when cooking too.
They work well in pasta, soups and stews, marinated on the grill and much more.
Yet, don’t eat them dead.
And don’t let the thought of them being alive scare you into not eating them anymore!
