Jasz
VIP Contributor
Tuna is an incredibly popular source of lean protein, so it can be found in a wide variety of dishes and is enjoyed by many different types of people. However, most consumers don't realize that tuna boasts a number of other benefits in addition to the high-quality protein found in the fish itself.
Tuna is an excellent source of several vitamins and minerals, including the B vitamins riboflavin, niacin, B6, B12, thiamin, pantothenic acid, and folate as well as vitamin A (as beta-carotene), vitamin D (as cholecalciferol), vitamin E (as alpha-tocopherol), vitamin K (as phylloquinone), calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, selenium and copper. In fact, just one serving of tuna can provide more than 20% of the recommended daily intake for most vitamins and minerals!
Tuna also contains about 7 grams of high-quality protein in each 3 ounce serving.
Canned light tuna has been shown to be a very good source of niacin; canned albacore tuna is an excellent source of this nutrient.
Tuna also contains omega-3 fatty acids—specifically
Prevents heart disease,Protects brain health, makes your brain sharper and memory better and also good for your skin and hair.
People should eat tuna at least 2 times per week.
Tuna is an excellent source of several vitamins and minerals, including the B vitamins riboflavin, niacin, B6, B12, thiamin, pantothenic acid, and folate as well as vitamin A (as beta-carotene), vitamin D (as cholecalciferol), vitamin E (as alpha-tocopherol), vitamin K (as phylloquinone), calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, zinc, selenium and copper. In fact, just one serving of tuna can provide more than 20% of the recommended daily intake for most vitamins and minerals!
Tuna also contains about 7 grams of high-quality protein in each 3 ounce serving.
Canned light tuna has been shown to be a very good source of niacin; canned albacore tuna is an excellent source of this nutrient.
Tuna also contains omega-3 fatty acids—specifically
Prevents heart disease,Protects brain health, makes your brain sharper and memory better and also good for your skin and hair.
People should eat tuna at least 2 times per week.
