█ Lowers Blood Pressure █
Fresh
tuna is naturally high in potassium, with 448 milligrams, and low in sodium,
with 46 milligrams in a 3-ounce portion. A high-potassium, low-sodium diet can
help control high blood pressure, and the Department of Health and Human
Services suggests that healthy adults get at least 4,700 milligrams potassium
and no more than 2,300 milligrams sodium per day. Tuna canned with added salt
is higher in sodium than fresh tuna and tuna canned without salt.
█ Supports Heart Health █
The omega-3 fats in tuna may lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. A 3-ounce portion of fresh yellowfin tuna provides 89 milligrams docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, and 13 milligrams eicosapentaenoic acid, or EPA. DHA and EPA are long-chain Omega-3 fats that may lower your blood triglyceride levels and slow plaque formation in your blood vessels, according to theLinus Pauling
Institute Micronutrient
Information Center
█ Controls Weight █
█ Supports Heart Health █
The omega-3 fats in tuna may lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. A 3-ounce portion of fresh yellowfin tuna provides 89 milligrams docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, and 13 milligrams eicosapentaenoic acid, or EPA. DHA and EPA are long-chain Omega-3 fats that may lower your blood triglyceride levels and slow plaque formation in your blood vessels, according to the
█ Controls Weight █
A 3-ounce serving of cooked yellowfin tuna provides 25 grams protein, or 50 percent of the daily value based on a 2,000-calorie diet, and it contains only 110 calories. Choosing tuna for your protein source instead of fatty meats, such as chuck, can save calories and help you control your weight. As with any food, the calories you get from your tuna meal depend on how you prepare it. A serving of tuna salad with mayonnaise can have hundreds of calories.
