Is It Healthy to Eat Canned Tuna Every Day?
Canned tuna feels like a cheat code for high-protein meals. It’s affordable, easy to transport and packed with filling, healthy nutrients. But is tuna healthy enough to eat every single day? As healthy as this food is, there are some important concerns to keep in mind if you want to eat canned tuna that frequently, dietitians say.
“Tuna is an excellent source of high-quality protein, and it provides nutrients including vitamin B12, selenium and omega-3 fatty acids,” explains Natalie Rizzo, registered dietitian and TODAY nutrition editor. And canned tuna is an especially “affordable and accessible way to eat more seafood,” she adds.
But tuna, particularly some varieties of canned tuna, can be higher in mercury than other types of fish. And certain products may also come with flavorings that add large amounts of sodium. That doesn’t mean you need to avoid canned tuna, Rizzo says, but there are some factors to consider if you want to eat it frequently.
Excerpted from Today
