Canned Tuna, diet food or enjoyable?

Francl27

Whatever you like. I didn't eat it much while losing, I don't eat it now, but it's mostly because I just don't really like it. I used to like the kind you found in France (in tomato sauce) but I haven't found it here sadly, or I would definitely eat that.

BraveNewdGirl

Love me some canned tuna! Water packed only, though. I accidentally bought oil packed once. Blergh!

zagbee

I eat it often when I am trying to lose and not so much otherwise. I do like it with tabasco sauce and I love how easy and nutritious it is, but I don't think I would choose to eat it just because.

arditarose

I'm bulking and I eat canned tuna. I like it. And I prefer lighter lunches.

There are other brands besides bumblebee and stuff that taste better. I will get down with some cheap bumblebee too though.

SherryTeach

I think it's a mistake to differentiate between "dieting" and normal eating. When I started over three years ago, I made sure to make a food plan that I could live with forever. I eat tuna. . . tuna salad and tuna casserole. But I also eat quite a few other things too. If you like it, incorporate it into your food plan.

Kalikel

glassyo wrote: »

I frequently eat a pouch of the low sodium chunk light tuna in water. I didn't used to like tuna all that much but it's really grown on me and all I really do is mix it with a packet of mustard.

But now that I like tuna, I'm semi worried about the whole mercury poisoning thing.

Regular tuna (the "chunk light" kind) has a lot less mercury than the albacore stuff. The regular tuna is made from younger fishies, so they didn't have the long lives to absorb all that mercury. You can eat several cans a week and be safe.

It tastes better than albacore, too, IMO.

gigieatss

Canned tuna is my life! I love all the varieties packed in olive oil. You've got to find the good stuff, or mix the stuff packed in water with olive oil or olive oil based dressings! Or even with some avocado! Mmmmm!

glassyo

Kalikel wrote: »

glassyo wrote: »

I frequently eat a pouch of the low sodium chunk light tuna in water. I didn't used to like tuna all that much but it's really grown on me and all I really do is mix it with a packet of mustard.

But now that I like tuna, I'm semi worried about the whole mercury poisoning thing.

Regular tuna (the "chunk light" kind) has a lot less mercury than the albacore stuff. The regular tuna is made from younger fishies, so they didn't have the long lives to absorb all that mercury. You can eat several cans a week and be safe.

It tastes better than albacore, too, IMO.

Phew! Thanks for the reassurance.

And the chunk light does taste better! I used to be all about albacore but then I saw the light (so to speak).

MelodyandBarbells

Texture and taste reminds me of dried cardboard. I have a can at home, I'm sure I'll maybe think about eating it at some point. It's selling point was the low calories, so diet food

paperpudding

I like canned tuna and eat some once or twice a week, especially in summer ( salad weather)

I did this when losing and maintaining.

vivmom2014

I can't stomach the "chunk light" variety but solid white albacore is wonderful. I make tuna salad and enjoy it in sandwiches and tossed salads.

MelodyandBarbells

vivmom2014 wrote: »

I can't stomach the "chunk light" variety but solid white albacore is wonderful. I make tuna salad and enjoy it in sandwiches and tossed salads.

That might be my problem. Updating grocery list...

Tigg_er

Usually at least once a week. Some times with some hot sauce blended in with onions.

V_Keto_V

scolaris wrote: »

I like tuna from Italy in olive oil. Mmmm. But only once a week or so. I don't eat 'diet' food. I just eat food. Preferably that I like.

Same, fish is really easy on the GI Tract at least for me vs. say eggs, red-meat, etc. Eaten year round until I get completely bored.
Chunk light > white solid in terms of cost & mercury content. White solid is more palatable though

pie_eyes

jgnatca wrote: »

My very favourite way to serve tuna is this hummus salad.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/361132463845702616/

Looks healthy I'mgoing to try that

juliebowman4

Love it!
I really like it with a bit of vinegar or lemon juice and salt and pepper, then scooping it on to those special k cracker chips.
Or tuna melts, made with light mayo, part skim mozzarella and put on top of PC mini naan rounds.

PhilP0wer

glassyo wrote: »

I frequently eat a pouch of the low sodium chunk light tuna in water. I didn't used to like tuna all that much but it's really grown on me and all I really do is mix it with a packet of mustard.

But now that I like tuna, I'm semi worried about the whole mercury poisoning thing.

I really like tuna myself (white albacore). Lately I've added salmon for variety. As far as mercury worries go, the fda raised warnings for pregnant women and women who are going to get pregnant over the next several months. Of course the internets freaked out and applied these warnings to everybody! Here is the link to the exact thing the fda said. I like it because about a third of the way down it lists exact mercury info for all types of fish that we eat. http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodborneIllnessContaminants/Metals/ucm393070.htm

brb2008

I eat it cause its easy to keep in the cupboard for months and its an extremely quick meal! I like it best with a little Italian or Greek salad dressing and diced raw tomatoes.

Asher_Ethan

I love tuna salad with blue cheese dressing... I'm salivating thinking about it.

glassyo

PhilP0wer wrote: »

glassyo wrote: »

I frequently eat a pouch of the low sodium chunk light tuna in water. I didn't used to like tuna all that much but it's really grown on me and all I really do is mix it with a packet of mustard.

But now that I like tuna, I'm semi worried about the whole mercury poisoning thing.

I really like tuna myself (white albacore). Lately I've added salmon for variety. As far as mercury worries go, the fda raised warnings for pregnant women and women who are going to get pregnant over the next several months. Of course the internets freaked out and applied these warnings to everybody! Here is the link to the exact thing the fda said. I like it because about a third of the way down it lists exact mercury info for all types of fish that we eat. http://www.fda.gov/Food/FoodborneIllnessContaminants/Metals/ucm393070.htm

Nice! It lists the omega 3s too which I never pay attention to but know are good for you.

kuroshii

I've enjoyed canned tuna since before I started watching my weight.

MelodyandBarbells

JaneiR36 wrote: »

vivmom2014 wrote: »

I can't stomach the "chunk light" variety but solid white albacore is wonderful. I make tuna salad and enjoy it in sandwiches and tossed salads.

That might be my problem. Updating grocery list...

Had solid white albacore for dinner last night. Especially mixed with mayo and avocado, it certainly didn't have the cardboard tuna feel I'm used to. Will have to throw it in lunch rotation for a few days, see how it goes!

MelodyandBarbells

....and the heart burn. Will have to try a different brand

JoRocka

if "diet" food sucks- you're doing it wrong.

It doesn't have to be gross- I eat extremely well when I'm cutting or bulking.

alittlelife14

I love tuna

vivmom2014

brb2008 wrote: »

I eat it cause its easy to keep in the cupboard for months and its an extremely quick meal! I like it best with a little Italian or Greek salad dressing and diced raw tomatoes.

I keep the unopened cans of tuna in the fridge so it's nice and cold when I make it. My husband after 30 years of marriage still finds it unnatural to store them there!

LUHAN27

Last year, I ate a lot of tuna while dieting. Low calorie and not bad. But now I don't like tuna lol.

earlnabby

I refuse to eat the stuff no matter where I am in my weight loss, maintenence, etc. Tuna is evil in all forms.

annette_15

I love doing stuff with tuna when I dont feel like cooking a protein. So quick and easy

ejbronte

I like it, but canned with oil, not water. I don't have it all that often but keep a few cans on hand - it's good mixed up with celery, sweet peppers, onion and lemon juice - I don't like it on its own and I've never been a fan of mayonnaise.