Tuna WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Tuna
Tuna, are several species of ocean-dwelling fish in the family Scombridae, mostly in the genus Thunnus. Tunas are fast swimmers. They have been clocked at 70 km/h (45 mph), and include several species that are warm-blooded. Unlike most fish species, which have white flesh, tuna have flesh that is pink to dark red. …read more from Wikipedia
Fast Facts:
- Excellent source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.1
- Tuna contains tyrosine which your body uses to create the two mood-boosting neurotransmitters, dopamine and norepinephrine.2
- Also rich in a variety of important nutrients including the minerals selenium, magnesium, and potassium; and the B vitamins niacin, B1 and B6.1
- Tuna is part of a healthy diet especially for weight management.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 World's Healthiest Foods: Tuna
- ↑ More2Hug: The Mood-Food Connection
- ↑ Wikipedia: Tuna: Nutrition and Health
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