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 This representative of the marine fauna is considered one of the healthiest and most delicious fish. Because of its high nutritional value, tuna is called "sea beef". This giant fish belongs to the mackerel family and has not only an amazingly delicate, pleasant taste, but also a lot of useful properties. In comparison with its relatives, tuna is distinguished by its large size - about 4 m. For comparison: a white shark - on average 5.5 m. It also surprises with its weight - 680 kg, which is 80 kg more than the minimum mass of an adult white shark.
The habitat of tuna is warm tropical and subtropical ocean waters. Found in the Far East region.
The maximum speed of the tuna is over 70 km / h. Agree, many scooters are resting. As you know, the higher the speed of the fish, the more myoglobin in its meat - the reasons for the red color of the meat.
How is tuna useful?
Like any fish, tuna is a source of valuable animal protein - a source of all essential amino acids. In addition, tuna meat is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, which are essential for healthy skin, hair and nails.
Also, tuna is rich in minerals, including phosphorus, iron, selenium, calcium and magnesium.
The meat of this fish also contains vitamins of group B and vitamin E. At the same time, the energy value of tuna does not exceed 139 kcal per 100 grams of product, which allows it to be used for dietary nutrition.
Tuna meat is recommended to be included in the menu for people who suffer from cardiovascular diseases, diseases of the skin and joints. In addition, this product lowers the level of bad cholesterol and speeds up all metabolic processes.
Tuna meat should be eaten with caution by those who have problems with the urinary system (for example, kidney failure), as well as people prone to allergies.
What will the inclusion of tuna in the daily diet give:
- will speed up the metabolism;
- will strengthen IP;
- normalizes blood pressure, blood circulation, heart function;
- minimizes (excludes) the likelihood of a heart attack;
- will have a beneficial effect on mental abilities;
- strengthens bones;
- will allow you to maintain the concentration of sugar within the normal range;
- maintaining cholesterol at a harmless rate.
Among other things, the use of tuna meat has a beneficial effect on the condition of the liver, mucous membranes, curls, skin.
According to doctors, tuna meat prolongs life and is effective against inflammatory processes. And this is just the beginning of the list of useful properties of tuna.
How to cook tuna?
Tuna is considered a versatile fish. Its meat tastes great regardless of the cooking method chosen. This fish can be boiled, fried, stewed, or baked. Moreover, the dishes retain their unique taste both hot and cold.
The only condition is that the tuna meat must be of high quality and fresh. When buying, pay attention to the color and consistency of the product. Fresh tuna has firm, firm flesh of red or dark red color.
If the fish has changed color near the bones or has acquired a dark brown tint, you should not buy it. This product is far from the first freshness.
If you decide to purchase canned tuna meat, carefully study the composition of the product. It should not contain unnecessary ingredients. Quality canned food contains only fish, water, vegetable oil, salt and spices.
In cooking, not only fresh or frozen tuna meat is popular, but also canned fish.
V. G. Deshko
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