Health In A Can: Cheap, Tasty & Really Really Good For You
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Part of the reason I started this blog was so that I could write on things that I am passionate about. I love researching, talking and discussing everything to do with health and fitness. It impacts a lot on my life, and outside of my Volleyball it’s my main focus. There are certain things I write about because I see a trend in a gym, or in the industry that I want to discuss, clarify or completely discredit. Sometimes I just write about things because I love them. I love Tuna.
Tuna rocks. Really, it is a great food. I get that it is an acquired taste, and some of my friends gag when I get my tuna dishes out. I think it all started with my father. His famous and most eaten dish right through my childhood was Tuna based. Lettuce, Tomato, maybe some Carrot, a LOT of low fat Italian Dressing, two cans of Tuna, some sliced cheese…all topped with Tomato Sauce (Ketchup for you Americans). Disgusting eh. It really does stink the kitchen out. And no, I’m not going to add it to my list of recommended recipes. What I am trying to get at is, I was bought up with Tuna around my house, and I love it. I’m an athlete, and I live alone in a foreign country and I’ll be honest, my cooking skills are minimal. I love Tuna on Rice, with a bit of Sweet Chili sauce, I love it in Salads (minus the Tomato Sauce), I love Tuna bakes (even if I have safety issues with hot ovens) and I love Tuna on top of Veggies (with a bit of Pasta Sauce and Cheese).
What Is So Good About Tuna?
Mmm, for one, it’s very tasty. But that’s subjective.
- Tuna is a great source of lean protein. Protein is essential to building muscle.
- Tuna has high quality protein that is easily digestible.
- Low in Saturated Fat.
- It’s pretty cheap.
- It is a low cholesterol food.
- Tuna is a rich source of nutrients that are essential to healthy and balanced diets.
- It has a lot of Omega 3 fatty acids, which have been shown to
- lower the risk of heart disease,
- ease joint pain,
- reduce asthma complications,
- and are essential in the growth of young children.
Tuna…get on it.
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Comments
I love tuna, it is seriously the best srouce of cheap protein going around. Now…I was wondering about the mercury levels in Tuna too? Is it a problem? I know that tuna has many benefits to health and tuna as a cheap source of protein is one of my staples in the cupboard but I am always a little concerned when I hear reports like this one…what is your take on it?
I think the mercury levels in tuna aren’t a problem as long as you aren’t eating it three meals a day. Plus I hear something about the mercury levels in tuna not being a problem the way it is made, only if it sits in some sort of sea for too lpng? Can anyone help me out here I have no idea…I just heard a few things.
I love eating tuna, but I always make sure that I buy tuna that bears the special mark that signifies that they didn’t use any nets to catch them; because these cause serious problems for the local mammal species.
I really liked your post about the tuna and I am going to share it on my blog as well.
When I purchase tuna cans from the supermarket, I will also take note that the tuna cans contain low fat and no preservatives added in it.
I will also try my best not to buy tuna cans made in China because of the recent “made-in-China” food preparations incidents.