Albacore

Albacore Tuna, T. alalunga Tunas has a lot of health benefits. Eating healthy can help our heart and body. Albacore Tuna can lower our risk of cardiovascular disorders, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Tuna can also increase your immune system, skin, and blood health. Albacore can also reduce inflammation which is the source of most cancers.

Nutritional Facts and Values of Albacore Tuna

Albacore is loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and much more. These nutrient and micro nutrient give our body the fuel it needs to grow and reduce its risk of inflammation. The Better we eat the better we feel.

For 100 gram serving (3.5 oz) raw, edible portion

Calories                          172.0
Calories from fat                66.0
Protein grams                    25.2
Fat grams                          7.2
Saturated fat grams             1.9
Sodium milligrams               51.0
Cholesterol milligrams          38.0
Omega-3grams                    2.1

Albacore lowers the risk of hearth disease

Albacore Tuna is wonderful for our heart and blood health. Albacore has high levels of omega-3 fatty acids which help to lower our LDL (bad cholesterol) in our arteries and blood vessels. Albacore Tuna makes a perfect replacement for a primary protein in any meal.

Anti-inflammatory

Being so full of omega-3 fatty acids also has the affect of reducing our inflamation. Combine that with a high level of Potassium and we have a superfood for creating good vascular flow throught the body. Good flow in the body's vascular system allows us to flush toxins more effectively. A clean and healthy vascular systems provides our heart an efficient means of transporting vital blood to our extremities and back to our heart.

Let the Albacore be thy medicine

It's true that food is our first line of defense against disease in our body. The nutrient in Albacore give us so many benefits that I'll simply list a few of the wonders of this superfood.

• Weight loss
• Inflammation
• Blood pressure
• Eye care health
• Energy levels
• Blood circulation
• Anti-cancer properties
• Kidney diseases
• Mood and depression

Closing Notes of Caution

All large fish can contain mercury in their system. Mercury gets absorbed by the fishes skin and therefore accumulates in the body. With that being said, the older the fish, the longer its been accumulating mercury. To be safe we should always follow a simple rule. Everything in moderation keeps us balanced and healthy.