15 Oct The incredible benefits of tuna

Fish isn’t exactly one of humans’’ favourite foods, people associate this fact to its taste, others, to its smell… the reality is that those who don’t enjoy this delicious delicacy are just not willing to give it a try. How can they not try tuna, a fish whose taste and smell are really delicious?

In addition to being one of the most recommended foods for weight loss, fish is one of the most complete and healthy proteins that exist, but within the infinities of marine species there is one that is mostly consumed: TUNA.

Although it is one of the simplest species on a gastronomic level and distinguished by its practicality in the kitchen, tuna is one of the most complete foods that we can eat, it has a complete nutritional level.  It is not by no means that today there are 240 fish farms in the Mediterranean that produce this unique blue fish.

Its delicious flavour, global availability and healthy components make it the perfect substitute for red meat. Knowing the benefits of tuna makes us fall in love with this incredible food, therefore, taste it through a variety of recipes that we can enjoy.

CARDIOVASCULAR FUNCTION

Omega 3 unsaturated fatty acids (EPA and DHA) are known to protect the heart, strengthen circulation and prevent heart disease and these elements abound in tuna. But not only that, it’s also a rich source of potassium, which helps lower blood pressure.; and decreases the number of brain-strokes, heart attacks, and discomfort related to arterial obstruction.

LEAN PROTEIN

According to research conducted by the University of Lowa, tuna is the most complete source of protein, containing the 10 amino acids the body needs for good cellular development and to keep the immune system healthy and replenish or gain muscle mass. In short, tuna has nothing to envy red meats, quite the opposite.

NIACIN AND HDL CHOLESTEROL

When we talk about cholesterol, we automatically think about what’s wrong with it, and yes, we’re right to think about it, but what many of us don’t know is the existence of something that’s good and necessary in health, that cholesterol that prevents the accumulation of bad cholesterol on the walls of the arteries, is HDL, and this is a benefit found in tuna a fact that many know little about.

SKIN PROTECTION

According to research conducted by the University of Manchester, another benefit of tuna is skin protection, especially against the harmful effects of the sun. So, we can say that tuna intake reduces the risk of skin cancer.

MEMORY

Other benefits that the Tuna Omega 3 brings, delaying or slowing cognitive impairment, particularly in patients with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

IDEAL FOR YOUR DIET

A very satiating food, it will become the best companion of those seeking to lose weight. For example, if you eat a can of natural tuna at night, your body will burn the proteins more easily

OVERLOAD OF MINERALS AND VITAMINS

When it comes to being a whole food, tuna takes all the recognition. To make matters worse, it also possesses phosphorus, magnesium, and has important levels of iron and iodine, two minerals that many foods do not have and are essential for health. If we talk about vitamins, type A and D the ones that are most abundant and fundamental to maintaining strong bones; but we also found those from group B, especially B3 and B12.

BOOSTS YOUR MORAL

Omega 3, selenium, vitamin B6, and B12 have the power to influence the mood, and they are great allies into generating a feeling of satisfaction and happiness in the human body.

Originally published at https://www.cocinafacil.com.mx/tips-de-cocina/beneficios-del-atun/