Tuna - Lots of Protein and Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Super NutritionNot only is tuna low calorie but this low-fat fish is also high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids. It is an excellent food if you have high blood pressure or cholesteral. You can use any kind you want but I eat Chicken of the Sea like crazy. Fascinating Fact... Tuna is the second most popular seafood after shrimp. |
Why eat tuna?
When people think of tuna, many of them think of the classic case of fish in a can. What many people forget is that there are many ways of buying and serving this flavorful fish. Tuna can be purchased, fresh or canned, during all months of the year. Fresh Hawaiian tuna can usually be purchased during the month of December.
Tuna has been enjoyed by many for hundreds of years, starting with those who lived in coastal villages and towns. Ever since, it has spread to other areas inland, starting in smoked or pickled forms, then as time progressed, to many of the ways we know today.
There are many tasty ways to prepare tuna. Though canned tuna is usually deemed an unhealthy go-to food, there are tons of alternatives to mayo in preparing it. First, canned tuna can be served with just a splash of lemon juice and some salt and pepper or garlic salt. Also, try mixing canned tuna with “Pico de Gallo”, a mexican blend of tomatoes, onions, and hot peppers. The alternative to canned tuna is a nice fresh tuna steak. There are many way to prepare a tuna steak, including searing, baking, smoking, grilling, and pan frying. The trick to cooking it is to watch how deep the cooking has gone. Once it has cooked 1/4 inch through, it’s done!
One baked or broiled yellowfin tuna fillet contains only 157 calories! Besides that, it is loaded with tons of vitamins and other things that supplement your diet. These vitamins include tryptopthan, selenium, protein, Vitamins B6, B3, and B1, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and Omega-3 fatty acids.
The Omega-3 fatty acids in tuna can be very beneficial, especially to those watching their heart health. Omega-3’s help lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol, and helps prevent plaque build up in the arteries. They also help decrease irregularity in the heartbeat and increase heart variability, as well as prevent and control high blood-pressure. In a fifteen year study, eating fish regularly was shown to decrease chances of having a stroke by up to 52%
Eating tuna has other benefits, too. Many studies have shown that fish, along with whole grains, have been shown to help prevent childhood asthma. Eating fish may also help prevent sunburn, and possibly even skin cancer.
With so many tasty rewards, why wouldn’t you eat tuna?
Tuna Recipes
Low Cal Open Face Tuna SandwichThe problem with tuna fish sandwiches isn't the tuna but rather the bread and the salad dressing (Miracle Whip or mayo or whatever you usually use). These sandwiches are great snacks and the fact that it is open face saves you a ton of calories and you'll never really notice the difference. 1 slice of Kids Wonder
bread w/calcium* |
Tuna Steak on a George Foreman GrillIf you don't have a George
Foreman Grill What you'll need... Tuna
Steaks Start up your George
Foreman Grill |
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