canned tuna It is one of the foods that is never missing in Spanish cuisine, since it can save any dish, whether it is a sandwich, the filling of an empanada or a salad. It is, among other things, a rich source of nutrients as high quality proteins, fatty acids, omega-3, vitamins and minerals.
Benefits
With all this, helps keep the heart healthy and protected against stroke and, in case of suffering from cardiovascular disease. As if that were not enough, it contains a series of proteins that promote the growth of children and adolescentsand muscle mass.
And not only that: it is a food rich in fat-soluble vitaminssuch as A and D, and in group B vitamins, such as B2, B3, B6, B9 and B12. All these attributes make canned tuna a food whose nutrients provide numerous benefits to memory, skin, mood or heart.
Recommendations
Now, consuming canned tuna in excess is not healthy. Hence, experts recommend not eating it in large quantities. The reason? It is clear: it has a high content of sodium and the presence of mercury in this type of fish is dangerous.
“In general terms, albacore tuna, which is the most common, can be tolerated three weekly cans at most, which amounts to 250 grams of fish. Once again, the ideal thing in the diet is variety,” he clarified. Saul Sanchezgraduated in human nutrition and dietetics, with a specialty in sports nutrition.
Furthermore, he has added a forceful message that has not left anyone indifferent: “If you consume several different types of fish throughout the week You should not worry at all about this contaminant.“.
The great exception
With respect to pregnant women or people with special situations, the ideal would be to limit this contribution to a can, since due to their situation they may be more sensitive to the toxic and, therefore, develop greater side effects.
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