Tuna Can Help You Lose Weight

Eating tuna, salmon, or other fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids
once a day as part of a weight-loss plan can help you lose
weight and improve your overall health, Australian researchers
report. Research suggests that omega-3′s protect against heart
disease by lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Cold water fish such as salmon, tuna, cod and mackerel are
rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Participants in the study lost
weight, lowered their cholesterol levels and reduced their
risk factors for diabetes. Fish oil supplements provide
another option. However, daily fish consumption offers greater
benefits because as fish consumption increases, meat
consumption likely decreases, resulting in a decrease in total
dietary fat intake.
 

Seafood is one of nature’s best sources
of high-quality protein, an essential building block for
strengthening and maintaining muscles, repairing damaged
tissues and boosting energy levels.

Unlike carbohydrates, which cause an insulin spike that soon
leaves you tired and hungry, protein stabilizes blood sugar
levels, keeping your appetite in check and your energy levels
high.

Tuna and other high-protein seafood are very low in fat, so
you can snack on a can or pouch of tuna without having to
worry about adding excess pounds.

Canned and pouched seafood is also perfect for an athlete
on-the-go.  Try it instead of a protein bar or other athletic
supplement for a more natural, better tasting meal or snack,
with fewer preservatives.

Whether you eat it plain, on a sandwich, with crackers or as
part of a low-fat salad, seafood is one of the tastiest and
healthful food athletes can eat.

As the date of an athletic contest nears, the low-sodium
varieties of tuna become even more critical, giving your body
the energy you need without the water-retaining sodium found
in other foods

Omega-3 fatty acids found in tuna,
salmon and other fish are essential vitamins that provide
numerous health benefits to men and women. Research has
shown omega-3 tohave a positive impact on everything from
arthritis and asthma to acne and depression. Among all the
research, one thing is undisputed omega-3 great for the
heart. In fact, the American Heart Association recommends
eating fish at least two times a week because of its heart
healthy benefits derived from omega-3, protein levels and has
low amount of saturated fat.

Did you know canned and pouched tuna is one
of the safest to eat proteins available? That’s because it’s
cooked in the can to heat-sterilize it.

At Chicken of the Sea, we always put food safety first. We
were the first seafood brand to incorporate the Hazard
Analysis Critical Control Point procedures, a safety system
designed to protect customers from foodborne illness and
ensure food safety. Our program ensures that our products meet
the highest standards of safety.

LOW-FAT Although some fat is essential to our bodies, too much
can be dangerous to our health, leading to
heart disease, obesity and some types of cancer. Therefore,
it’s best to eat a balanced, low-fat diet to maintain good
health. Tuna, salmon and other seafood prodcuts by Chicken of
the Sea offer essential nutrients like protein and omega-3 and
are naturally low fat. In fact, chunk light tuna has the least
amount of fat of all seafood and much less than other meats. A
can of Chicken of the Sea’s chunk light has only has .5 grams,
when compared to a roasted chicken breast (with skin) that has
about 7.6 grams of fat.

OIL VS. WATER
Many people feel that it is healthier to
eat tuna packed in water instead of tuna packed in oil, yet it
is generally agreed that tuna packed in oil has a better
flavor and texture. However, it has been shown that tuna
packed in oil mixed with 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise is
actually lower in fat than tuna packed in spring water and
mixed with 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise. Starting with tuna
packed in oil allows people to use less mayonnaise to achieve
the desired consistency and taste, thereby cutting down on fat
and calories and providing a better tasting salad. Another
fat-reducing option is rinsing tuna packed in oil with a small
stream of water in a strainer to remove excess oil.

Although many packaged
and processed foods are very high in sodium, Chicken of the
Sea offers products that are low-sodium and very low-sodium,
with levels ranging from 35 mg. to 90 mg. per 2-ounce serving.

HIGH-PROTEIN
Protein is one of the essential nutrients
of life. In fact, the word “protein” is derived from a Greek
word meaning “of first importance.” The key to achieving a
healthy body is to eat good protein sources as part of a
balanced, low-fat diet.
Chicken of the Sea tuna, salmon and other products offer a
great source of protein and are much lower in saturated fat
when compared to other protein sources. In addition, canned
and pouched seafood can be prepared in an almost endless
variety of mouth-watering ways, offering people essential
proteins without the extra calories or fat.

CALCIUM-RICH
Calcium is a mineral
the body needs to keep bones dense and strong. Without a
steady supply of calcium in your diet, your body will steal it
from your bones, making them weaker and more fragile.
Most calcium in the diet is obtained from dairy products, but
sardines and canned salmon with bones are also good sources of
calcium. A serving of traditional canned salmon provides 10
percent of the government’s Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA

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