Health

Why we should eat Sirena every day…

Looking for reasons beyond the great taste of Sirena to keep tuna in your diet?

Some great health news on tuna:

• Tuna is full of Omega-3 fatty acids that have been linked to:

o preventing cardiovascular disease and promoting cardiovascular health
o improving the ratio of good cholesterol levels in the body
o growth development and brain function
o having anti-inflammatory effects
o promoting good eye-sight
o lower blood pressure
o reducing the risk of certain types of stroke
o improved mood and reduced depression.

• Tuna is low GI.  Products with a low Glycaemia Index keep your blood sugar steady, meaning:

o you stay full for longer
o you are satisfied with less, therefore less likely to over eat

• Tuna is an excellent source of quality protein.  A diet high is protein is essential in maintaining:

o muscle strength and endurance
o healthy skin and nails
o even energy levels

• Tuna is packed with nutrients and minerals including magnesium, selenium and potassium.



• Tuna is rich in B vitamins such as niacin (B3), B1 and B6.

• Tuna can keep you slim – research has shown that Omega-3 fats found in cold water fish such as tuna improve the body’s ability to respond to insulin and therefore prevent obesity.  The Omega-3 fatty acid EPA stimulates the secretion of leptin, a hormone that helps regulate food intake, body weight and metabolism.

So if all that isn’t enough to turn you to Sirena tuna…

Sources

The World’s Healthiest Foods http://www.whfoods.com/
American Heart Association
American Dietetic Association
American Family Physician
The Ohio State University Chow Line
Prevention Magazine
AskDrSears.com
National Institutes of Health
U.S. Tuna Foundation
http://www.omega-3info.com/