Tuna - Lots of Protein and Omega 3 Fatty Acids

Super Nutrition

Not 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.

Fascinating Fact...

Tuna is the second most popular seafood after shrimp.

Low Cal Open Face Tuna Sandwich

The 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*
1 can tuna, drained
A few gobs of Lite Miracle Whip
A stalk of celery, sliced

Combine the tuna and celery. Add one gob of Lite Miracle Whip at a time until you get a nice, spreadable mixture (be careful not to overdo it). Serve on toast. God I love these. hehehe.





*This stuff is great. It is low in calories and it has added calcium. The next time you are stumped trying to find a "diet" bread, give it a try.

Tuna Steak on a George Foreman Grill

If you don't have a George Foreman Grill, now is the time to buy one. This is super simple and super delicious.

What you'll need...

A Tuna steak (1 per person)
Lemon juice
A splash of olive oil
Salt & Pepper
A George Foreman Grill

Start up your George Foreman Grill to let it heat up. Once the light goes off, brush on a bit of olive oil on both cooking surfaces. Put the tuna on the grill, give it a shot of lemon juice then salt and pepper to taste and man, you will have one great tasting tuna steak. These only take about 2 to 3 minutes to cook so don't overdo it.