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Tuna!

coolnick Posts: 55 Joined: 2003/03/24	2003/07/24, 03:26 PM I eat a can of tuna everyday. I am wondering if there is a problem with that in the long run. Especially I hear that tuna could be contaminated with Mercury! Thanks
rockandorroll Posts: 65 Joined: 2003/05/22	2003/07/24, 03:52 PM if that's the case I have enough in me to be my own thermometer!
padua Posts: 219 Joined: 2003/02/17	2003/07/24, 10:58 PM yes tuna contains mercury but it is bad only for women read it once ...don't remember ....but not bad for men
richardjst Posts: 410 Joined: 2002/07/13	2003/07/25, 05:07 AM Tuna is like a gift from God for Weightlifters. -------------- If hard work and persistence were the keys to success, most people would opt to pick the lock.~Dick
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2003/07/25, 10:28 AM The only warning that I have ever seen is, because of the possiblity of mercury, for pregnant women to limit their intake, -------------- Michael "Trample the weak; hurdle the dead!"
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2003/07/25, 10:01 PM LOL at rockandorroll....I eat it every day too. -------------- ~Victoria~ ...There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.--Beverly Sills
mackfactor Posts: 766 Joined: 2002/10/17	2003/07/26, 09:35 PM Yes, mercury is a health risk particularly in tuna and fish that eat other fish. It is something that is definately worth warranting. Mercury is a neurotoxin as are several other metallic minerals such as aluminum. It is particularly dangerous for women of child bearing age (more so for the fetus than the woman) and children. Mercury is likely a major contributor to Alzheimer's Disease and other mental ailments that are acquired later in life. Here's a good link on the subject: http://www.pbs.org/now/science/mercury.html The FDA has a recommendation (regarding canned tuna) of no more than 12 ounces per week, I believe. The EPA's recommendations, however, are about one quarter of that. It's too bad - a perfectly great food ruined by pollutants dumped into the water. -------------- "Don't follow leaders and watch your parking meters!" -- Bob Dylan
dukeben18 Posts: 24 Joined: 2003/07/17	2003/07/28, 07:51 PM What kind of MAYONAISE do you guys and gals use?
rockandorroll Posts: 65 Joined: 2003/05/22	2003/07/29, 07:35 AM no mayo, I put it in the toaster oven with a piece of fat free cheese on it, tastes awesome.
JessicaR Posts: 467 Joined: 2002/08/12	2003/07/29, 11:23 AM I just use a very small amount of light mayo. I like mine w/ celery, carrots, and green onions, it's like eating a breath mint w/ a fork, NOT. :)
coolnick Posts: 55 Joined: 2003/03/24	2003/07/30, 10:28 AM Hi: Thanks mackfactor for the info and the website. can anybody suggest a sub for Tuna? I often eat at least one can of tun a day. I don't think it is a good iddea to have so much tuna anymore, I am gonna miss my Tuna:) Thanks
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2003/07/30, 07:05 PM I use the good old Fat Free mayo, a little onion and dill weed. -------------- ~Victoria~ ...There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.--Beverly Sills
Ksee128 Posts: 71 Joined: 2003/06/11	2003/08/20, 12:12 PM Try mixing your tuna with ranch dressing. Its great. I use Walden Farms - no cal, no fat, no carbs, no sugar (and believe it or not, it tastes great). They also have other flavors - creamy bacon, caesar, italian, balsamic, honey mustard, bleu cheese, etc.
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/08/20, 11:08 PM I just eat it like it is, sometimes I get the tomatoe and onion mixed in. It adds 1.5 grams of fat from soy oil. -------------- You can walk to anywhere you want, it only takes time. Ivan Montreal Canada (aka SpongeBob Square Pants to some!)
azredhead57 Posts: 1,651 Joined: 2003/04/11	2003/08/21, 03:42 PM Where do you get Walden Farms dressings? -------------- ~Victoria~ ...There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.--Beverly Sills
Greenlee Posts: 65 Joined: 2003/01/17	2003/08/25, 12:07 AM I eat my tuna plain out of those little packages from Starkist.
borpillicus Posts: 454 Joined: 2003/03/13	2003/08/26, 03:32 PM I eat a can or so a day of tuna... Usually tuna on a sandwich with some mustard... I hate tuna. It tastes like saw-dust. -------------- - Its never about how much you can lift, or how many reps you do. Its just about doing it, and doing it right. ~Brad~
mtlong33 Posts: 114 Joined: 2003/01/28	2003/09/15, 01:06 PM I love tuna, well i guess i learned to love it. its niiiiiiice for the ol' protein consumption. -------------- Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.