14 Oct Health Benefits of Tuna

If you are thinking about a change of lifestyle for health or medical reasons, then we have some great Tuna health benefits for you!

• LOWERS BLOOD PRESSURE
  Tuna has omega-3 fatty acid, which helps prevent high blood pressure. Studies have shown that foods, like tuna, that contain omega-3 fatty acids helped test subjects maintain healthy blood pressure. Those who have yet to develop high blood pressure experience an even stronger beneficial effect from omega-3 fatty acids.
• LOWERS TRIGLYCERIDES
  With just two servings of tuna a week, you can lower your triglyceride levels. Why is that a good thing? Triglyceride in the bloodstream indicates the amount of fat being carried. If you have a high level of triglyceride, you are probably also experiencing high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), or “bad cholesterol,” and low levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL), or “good protein.” To make things simple, you basically want more HDL and less LDL, and eating tuna to lower your triglyceride level is one way to accomplish this.
• HEART DISEASE
  A moderate and healthy consumption of tuna can lower the risk of coronary heart disease. The fact that tuna can help improve the ratio of HDL to LDL in the body allows it ward off an increased risk of heart disease, especially when substituted for foods high in saturated fat and cholesterol content.
• CANCER
  Tuna, and other fatty fish, have been shown in studies to reduce the risk of breast cancer in test subjects who ate it regularly. Other studies have shown that fatty fish, like tuna, have helped reduce the risk of kidney cancer.
  When looking for a source of lean protein, tuna is an excellent choice. The fact that it is low in both fat and calories makes it an excellent substitute for dairy products and meats that have a higher fat content. One thing to keep in mind when eating tuna, aside from the mercury content, is a high sodium intake. A three and a half ounce serving of tuna contains 37 milligrams of sodium. High sodium intake can negate the health benefits of tuna by causing high blood pressure, stroke, kidney problems and heart disease. Keep this in mind when seasoning your tuna to avoid an excess of sodium intake.

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