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Tuna... my friend and my enemy.

borpillicus Posts: 454 Joined: 2003/03/13	2003/10/27, 10:51 AM Okay, like probably everybody here I eat a lot of tuna. Probably about 2 cans a day. Its a great source of protien, with no carbs, no fat and its pretty cheap. The problem is... Its gross by itself. I find it tastes like saw dust. I don't like mixing mayo with it, but recently I have been doing so to help me deal with eatting it so much. As for now I am just making a tuna salad consisting of cut onions, pickles, green peppers and some diced cabbage/lettuce and a full can of tuna. Its not bad, but nothing to scream about. Does anyone have any interesting, simple and tasty ideas to keep my tuna low fat/carb? Something to make it stay together better? Any receipes? -------------- - Its never about how much you can lift, or how many reps you do. Its just about doing it, and doing it right. - If your hungry all the time, your not eating enough. And anyways, being hungry sucks. ~Brad~
Deby Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/10/27, 12:29 PM My trainer said he puts a little bit of Olive Oil in it. -------------- Gramma
	2003/10/27, 12:53 PM A friend of mine fishes the great northwest. He brought me back some of his smoked wild salmon. oobaby ooobaby oo oo baaaby. I am tempted to try smoking the tuna when this rare and delicate salmon treat runs out. We also keep a supply of fresh frozen shrimp. Buy it in season right off the boat and freeze it within 24 hours. It will taste the same 6 months later and the flavor makes me weep openly. -------------- An seasoned traveler does not need a tour guide. Charlie
	2003/10/27, 01:29 PM I normally eat my tuna with a little bit of Miracle Whip and either hot mustard or Worstcheshire sauce/A1. I've also mixed it with baked beans and a dash of BBQ sauce, which is good though too runny for a sandwich. -------------- OSU Law Rugby....specializing in personal injury and pain & suffering.
Wisediscerner Posts: 2 Joined: 2003/10/22	2003/10/27, 01:58 PM Try mixing roasted red peppers or hard boiled egg whites in and eating on a bed of spinach. Thats one of my favorite ways. I also use a teaspoon of light Italian dressing. ============ Quoting from borpillicus: Okay, like probably everybody here I eat a lot of tuna. Probably about 2 cans a day. Its a great source of protien, with no carbs, no fat and its pretty cheap. The problem is... Its gross by itself. I find it tastes like saw dust. I don't like mixing mayo with it, but recently I have been doing so to help me deal with eatting it so much. As for now I am just making a tuna salad consisting of cut onions, pickles, green peppers and some diced cabbage/lettuce and a full can of tuna. Its not bad, but nothing to scream about. Does anyone have any interesting, simple and tasty ideas to keep my tuna low fat/carb? Something to make it stay together better? Any receipes? ============= -------------- Lana
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/10/27, 02:43 PM You can buy tuna in olive oil. It is very good. You may also try the tuna in the pouches, much better tasting than canned tuna(as far as tuna goes anyway.) You want some great ideas, then go here. http://www.deepsquatter.com/shake.htm ============ Quoting from deby: My trainer said he puts a little bit of Olive Oil in it. ============= -------------- Great people never want it easier, they just want to be better! Ron
drew138 Posts: 47 Joined: 2003/09/28	2003/10/27, 03:14 PM I put in a little Mozarella cheese (Just a little) and mix it with some dill relish. -------------- I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. -Philippians 4:13
effalunt Posts: 333 Joined: 2002/10/17	2003/10/27, 03:22 PM I mix my tuna with dill and ultra low fat ranch dressing. Fat free whipped cottage cheese also works if you would like something richer.
Taurie Posts: 374 Joined: 2003/10/15	2003/10/27, 03:39 PM I mix it with a lot of mild salsa and then put it over a bed of lettuce. I hate the taste and texture of tuna...but, salsa greatly improves it. Just make sure you get a salsa low in sodium or better yet make it yourself. Hope this helps.
borpillicus Posts: 454 Joined: 2003/03/13	2003/10/27, 03:40 PM ============ Quoting from bb1fit: You can buy tuna in olive oil. It is very good. You may also try the tuna in the pouches, much better tasting than canned tuna(as far as tuna goes anyway.) You want some great ideas, then go here. http://www.deepsquatter.com/shake.htm ============= That site has lots of great ideas on it. I think I will try some of them... Though the tuna shake doesn't sound very appealing. The thought of eatting liquidfied tuna reminds me of something they would do on fear factor :P -------------- - Its never about how much you can lift, or how many reps you do. Its just about doing it, and doing it right. - If your hungry all the time, your not eating enough. And anyways, being hungry sucks. ~Brad~
upatrail Posts: 56 Joined: 2003/10/13	2003/10/28, 12:18 AM try " http://www.mensfitness.com/nutrition/58 " for nine tasty tuna recipies that wont bust your nutrition plan -------------- Anything is better than nothing so get off your ass and do something!!!
cobra93 Posts: 131 Joined: 2003/10/20	2003/10/28, 01:55 AM Okay, so this sounds gross....but really it's not! I learned this from a guy my husband works with in the Air Force. Mix 1 can of tuna with 1/2 c (more or less if you prefer) fat free cottage cheese and 1 can pineapple chunks (drained of course...so there's no syrup) It's Awesome! You can put it on a bed of lettuce or just eat it plain. It's yummy and filling!
laneylou Posts: 277 Joined: 2003/10/21	2003/10/30, 12:38 AM I watched a pretty good recipe for tuna on tv the other day. The actual recipe called for a lot of olive oil but I tried it without any of the olive oil and it was good. 2 cans of tuna 1 cup of white beans drained roughly dice some purple onions roughly dice some tomatoes parsley capers whatever other fresh spices you want to put on it ... cilantro was excellent in it... as well as a little bit of lime. It's not bad on the calories, proteins, carbos, and hardly any fat and it's wonderful! I put it in here and it comes up to: calories 722 proteins 89 carbos 83 fats 4 grams Not bad! Hope you like it ...
janedoe77 Posts: 1 Joined: 2003/10/31	2003/10/31, 04:22 PM a friend of mine taught me this one mix the tuna with some diced onion rice a dash or two of lemon juice adobo........its pretty good
laneylou Posts: 277 Joined: 2003/10/21	2003/11/04, 07:32 PM That sounds good janedoe. :)
laneylou Posts: 277 Joined: 2003/10/21	2003/11/04, 07:32 PM cobra93 ... have you tried pineapple slices with cayenne pepper sprinkled on it? It's wonderful !
Tndrkiss4u Posts: 21 Joined: 2002/07/10	2003/12/03, 07:51 AM My personal trainer suggested Salsa and let me tell you..i felt the same way and now.. Yum!!! =)
kirby00 Posts: 238 Joined: 2002/11/05	2003/12/04, 03:47 PM Maybe you could try getting the solid white albacore tuna instead of the chunk light? The texture is definitely different...course, the price tag is too... Kirby
dellafalls Posts: 41 Joined: 2003/09/27	2003/12/16, 02:48 PM Hey,it's also great with curry.
fryer91 Posts: 441 Joined: 2003/09/29	2003/12/16, 03:26 PM I tried salsa; whew, it was good, but I think I need to go with a milder salsa... tndrkiss-I will never be the same, and I hope that my wife talks to me again...Thanks alot! curry, hmmm, maybe the next attempt..
gawdess Posts: 35 Joined: 2003/12/23	2004/01/05, 12:40 PM Lol...this may gross people out but I mix my tuna with a little mayo and nutritional yeast (protein)
detox174 Posts: 115 Joined: 2003/10/28	2004/01/05, 05:57 PM i make a grilled cheese sandwitch but add tuna (out of the bag) with it...its pretty good its like a quick easy tuna melt.....also dip the sandwitch in some salsa/taco sauce ...yum
fastpacenation Posts: 44 Joined: 2003/12/04	2005/03/15, 07:10 AM Tuna, squeeze of Lemon, splash of olive oil, red onions, peri peri sauce and some raisins - works for me! very nice......kinda like the salsa thing I guess Also good mixed with some pesto and pasta for a very quick warm meal especially if you add some asparagus to the pasta when cooking so all ready in minutes.
venom400 Posts: 3 Joined: 2005/03/19	2005/03/19, 08:50 PM tuna is good if you mix it with equal part of cooked ground turkey meat with taco seasoning
ianakers Posts: 127 Joined: 2005/02/06	2005/04/17, 12:07 AM i just add a little bit of fat free ranch and eat it out of the can. it really covers up the smell and taste
jayvee151 Posts: 62 Joined: 2005/04/14	2005/04/18, 02:43 PM i put a bit of sweetcorn and mayo with it, but contain fat n carbs