Tuna's gotten a bad rap lately due to its mercury content. (The FDA has recommended that pregnant and nursing women, women of childbearing age and young children consume no more than six ounces of canned albacore tuna per week.)
But tuna's other health benefits are so numerous that it's definitely worth considering adding it to your salads or sandwiches in moderation. Here are three ways that tuna is great for weight loss and your overall health:
1. A 3-ounce serving contains 11 milligrams of heart-healthy niacin, which has been shown to help lower cholesterol and help your body process fat.
2. Tuna's a great source of lean protein, which will help fill you up.
3. Tuna contains beneficial omega-3 fats, which reduce inflammation, help lower triglycerides (fats in your bloodstream) and may reduce blood pressure.
Keep your tuna meal low-fat by skipping the mayo. Instead, try pepper, hot sauce and lemon juice as a tasty sandwich filling, mix it with plain nonfat Greek yogurt or add it to your salad for a tasty and filling dose of protein.
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