What does tuna have?

[muscelove]

I know its loaded with protein but does it have omega 3 as well or any other healthy stuff?

 

[RuckstaR]

Not really, tuna's major draw is protein protein and more protein with no carbs, virtually no fat, and no drain on the wallet.

 

[6_pak]

great source of protein while cutting, alot of protein, very low fat and carbs. There are different types with higher fat contents. As far as the mercury levels go, albacore is said to have the smallest amount. When eating anything from the ocean, it'll probably have traces of mercury. I used to eat 6 cans a day for 3 months while i was on a bulking cycle. I did get sick about 2.5 months into it. I dont know what it was contributed to though, but as long as you dont overdo it, mercury in tuna shouldnt be a concern.

 

[harhar]

Canned tuna has extremely low levels of mercury. Its a great cheap protein supplement imo.

Canned tuna dont have much omega 3 in it as it is cooked and drained before packing. If you want omega 3, get the ones with omega 3 added to it. The normal oily ones contain some sort of veggie oil I believe.

 

[Capitalizt]

problem is, tuna tastes like crap unless you mix it with mayo

 

[RuckstaR]

And the other problem is mayo tastes like crap unless its got fat! lol

 

[peligroso]

I mixed tuna with brown rice and it taste good and also has healthy carbs and calories...

 

[shawnerk]

hot sauce on anything makes it taste like chicken with hot sauce

 

[bullrage]

fat free miracle whip isnt bad with it

 

[riverrock]

I just grin and bare it!

 

[bigdawginCO]

I've mixed it with mustard to cut out the calories and fat, but i need to spice it up or it tastes kinda bad. A little Tapatio hot sauce and maybe a bit of onion, and i can put quite a bit of it down.

 

[dsh89]

Straight outta the can for me!

 

[romoranger]

yeah, i am looking for altternatives, 3 weeks into lots of tuna each day and i am dieing, i physically don't want to keep it down

 

[riverrock]

No pain, no gain....and eating tuna is painful shit!!!!!!!

 

[Miss Silly]

I also think tuna tastes like shit (although i choke it down regardless...).

Lately i've been grinding my oats in a coffee bean grinder, mixing it with a can o' Tuna, and adding enough egg whites (usually about 1/4 cup or so) to make it moist enough to cook on a non-stick pan. I add onions & cayenne or some sort of spices. It's not too bad... Of course i'm so hungry i'll eat anything right now LOL!

 

[mustang84]

Try Mixingh it with good old fashioned soy sauce... crazy, i know, but if sodium isn't a problem for you... TRY IT!!!!

 

[Synpax]

The best way to eat Tuna is with a little bit of mustard. No fat, unlike mayo.

 

[tgriff]

try it with dijon mustard and a few Jalapeno's...Not bad...But my favorite though is with wasabe and mayo..It is a japanese sauce type thing...Not sure if it is sold in the states (haven't been there in about 3 years) but it makes any sandwich outstanding imo...Just be careful how much you use..It will make your eyes and nose water and head tingle

 

[KIAN]

Tuna doesn't have to be just from a can. If you can get some tuna steaks, from time to time, you can bake, bbq, broil, poach or steam them. You just have to make sure you don't overcook it or it will have a very dry taste.

As has already been mentioned, tuna has Omega-3 fatty acids which are good. It is also a good source of selenium, niacin, vitamin B12 and magnesium. Fresh tuna will provide a higher nutritional value than the canned variety.

Tuna is also considered 'brain food' but that is probably because of all the dolphins that get caught in the nets.

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