The tradition of oysters eating can be traced to ancient Rome though today it’s associated with France steadily. Some people think that Chinese used to eat these mollusks in the fifth century already. The rite of oysters eating has been developing foe years and more and more people are attracted to these delicious delicacies. They however are considered to be useful.

Mollusks are considered to be a good source of zinc, vitamin B-12 and omega-3 fatty acids.

Conventionally oysters – are the superb delicacies for rich and famous? Not in France however. There you may buy a dozen of the freshest oysters for 5 dollars.

Whether you eat recently caught oysters be sure it’s o.k. But if you have a mere opportunity to indulge yourself with the product which is transported from the far coasts be careful. Having been extracted from the natural surroundings oysters die and began to excrete poison just three days. This poison is fatal for a person that’s why oysters are so expensive for they have to be transported every day by plane.

The Be Oyster Aware site is preventing people foe mollusks eating giving more than reasonable arguments and advices.

They say that in case you order oysters in a restaurant there is any danger neither for their delicious taste nor for your health. But those who buy gulf oysters in shops should remember about one little trap – it’s absolutely necessary to open the shell as careful as possible so that not to scratch the soft inner layer. Otherwise there is an obvious risk to get poisoned. Oysters are especially dangerous for those who suffer from liver disease, diabetes or weak immune system. Try to avoid raw mollusks for they provide a background on Vibrio vulnificus and a risk for your health.

Just think that there are lots of alternative ways to use oysters – they give charcoal, diamonds