THE TEMPTING TUNA

One of the most loved fish varieties around the world, known for its delicate texture and sharp flavour, tuna fish is one of those choicest varieties to add to our menus once in a while to relish its uniqueness and treat our palate and taste buds. Be it a tuna potato salad, a burger, a filling for a sandwich, a baked dish, or cutlets, tuna has ever since impressed seafood lovers!
Tuna fish are elongated, robust, sleek and streamlined fishes; they have a rounded body that tapers to a slender tail base and a forked or crescent-shaped tail. In colour, tunas are generally dark above and silvery below, often with an iridescent shine. They have a conspicuous keel on either side of the tail base; a row of small finlets behind dorsal and anal fins, and a corselet of enlarged scales in the shoulder region. Another notable feature is a well-developed network of blood vessels below the skin that acts as a temperature-regulating device associated with long-term, slow swimming.

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Their delicious taste, global availability, and healthy components make it an ideal replacement for red meat or for those who like to add some healthy variety to their diets. Japan is the highest consumer of fresh tuna, while the US is the highest consumer of canned tuna. Other common species of tuna are Bluefin, albacore and big eye. Japan, Indonesia and the Philippines are the top tuna catchers. The taste of tuna fish makes it perfect for eating as a tuna steak, in “burger” form, as a spread with mayonnaise on crackers or bread, in tuna salad, or any number of other varieties. It is versatile, delicious, inexpensive, and very good for us.

Here are a few health benefits of TUNA FISH:
• Immunity Boosting Ingredient: Tuna fish consists of good amounts of vitamin C, zinc, and manganese, all of which are considered antioxidants in nature. Antioxidants are one of the body’s defence mechanisms against free radicals, the harmful by-products of cellular metabolism that can cause cancer and other chronic diseases. However, the real champion of tuna’s immune system-boosting potential is selenium.
• Heart-Healthy Food: Tuna fish has a significant impact on heart health. It contains a good amount of omega-3 fatty acids, which help to reduce coronary heart disease and also reduce omega-6 fatty acids and cholesterol in the arteries and blood vessels. Additionally, it often replaces foods with high saturated fat content, further lowering the risk of heart diseases of various types.
• Energy Support System: The B complex of vitamins has been associated with a wide range of health aspects, but as a whole, they are mainly involved in improving the metabolism and increasing the effectiveness of our organ systems, while also protecting the skin and increasing energy. By consuming tuna fish frequently, you can guarantee that you are active, energetic, and healthy.
• Tuna For Kidney Health: The potassium mineral present in Tuna helps with the fluid balance and regular functioning of the kidneys. Kidney cancer is one of the most frequent cancer types in the world, and it develops from the inadequate functioning of organs. Including tuna fish in your diet is one of the best options to fight kidney disease.
• Tuna Benefits Eye Health: Macular degeneration which causes vision to deteriorate is the main cause of blindness in people over the age of 50. The omega-3 fatty acid present in tuna prevents the occurrence of this condition. Tuna also protects individuals from dry eye syndrome which is a significant ocular complaint.

Here are a few of my all-time favourite delicacies with TUNA:

Recipe-1] TUNA POTATO SALAD WITH HERBED MAYONNAISE

Recipe-2] CHEESY TUNA CUTLETS

Recipe-3] TUNA PEAS TOSSED SALAD

Recipe-4] TUNA PASTA TOMATO TRIO

Recipe-5] TUNA BALLS IN CREAMY TOMATO SAUCE

Recipe-6] TUNA VEGGIE BUNS

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