{"id":3930,"date":"2023-03-08T12:32:05","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T12:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/?p=3930"},"modified":"2023-06-07T10:46:13","modified_gmt":"2023-06-07T10:46:13","slug":"is-tuna-good-for-weight-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/is-tuna-good-for-weight-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Tuna Good for Weight Loss? Key Things You Need To Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_46 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/is-tuna-good-for-weight-loss\/#Will_Eating_Tuna_Help_Your_Weight_Loss_Efforts\" title=\"Will Eating Tuna Help Your Weight Loss Efforts?\">Will Eating Tuna Help Your Weight Loss Efforts?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/is-tuna-good-for-weight-loss\/#Other_Reasons_To_Add_Tuna_to_Your_Diet\" title=\"Other Reasons To Add Tuna to Your Diet\">Other Reasons To Add Tuna to Your Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/is-tuna-good-for-weight-loss\/#Is_It_Dangerous_To_Eat_Too_Much_Tuna\" title=\"Is It Dangerous To Eat Too Much Tuna?\">Is It Dangerous To Eat Too Much Tuna?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/is-tuna-good-for-weight-loss\/#Ways_To_Add_Tuna_to_Your_Weight_Loss_Diet\" title=\"Ways To Add Tuna to Your Weight Loss Diet\">Ways To Add Tuna to Your Weight Loss Diet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/is-tuna-good-for-weight-loss\/#The_Tuna_Diet_Should_You_Try_It_To_Lose_Weight\" title=\"The Tuna Diet: Should You Try It To Lose Weight?\">The Tuna Diet: Should You Try It To Lose Weight?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Eating_Tuna_Help_Your_Weight_Loss_Efforts\"><\/span>Will Eating Tuna Help Your Weight Loss Efforts?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, eating tuna fish can help with your weight loss goals.<\/p>\n<p>Tuna is a lean fish with a moderate amount of calories, which is why it can be included in your weight loss diet and help you create a calorie deficit. However, you should prioritize light tuna packed in water instead of olive oil, as this latter version has more calories.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, this fish is rich in high-quality protein. Protein has a high <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11838888\/\">thermic effect<\/a> that can <strong>boost your metabolism<\/strong>\u2014making you burn about 80 to 100 more calories per day. Additionally, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4258944\/\">protein can reduce appetite<\/a>, which helps to reduce your calorie intake.<\/p>\n<p>Tuna is low in fat and carbohydrates. As a result, it is not only beneficial to your weight loss goals, but it\u2019s also a healthy addition to your diet that can provide additional benefits.<\/p>\n<p>You can usually find it in two formats in the supermarket:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fresh<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Canned<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let\u2019s see the differences between these two options in more detail.<\/p>\n<p>3 oz of fresh tuna offers you the following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionvalue.org\/Fish%2C_raw%2C_bluefin%2C_fresh%2C_tuna_nutritional_value.html\">nutritional value<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Calories:<\/strong> 122<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fat:<\/strong> 4.2 g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cholesterol:<\/strong> 32 mg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sodium:<\/strong> 33 mg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carbohydrates:<\/strong> 0 g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protein:<\/strong> 20 g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Fresh tuna also brings some interesting <a href=\"http:\/\/webmd.com\/diet\/health-benefits-tuna\">health benefits<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Rich in <strong>vitamin B12<\/strong> (an essential vitamin for many functions of the body).<\/li>\n<li>Can lower the risk of <strong>heart disease.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Can prevent <strong>vision problems.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Can reduce<strong> the risk of cancer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On the other hand, one can of canned tuna (in brine) offers the following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutritionix.com\/food\/canned-tuna\">nutritional value<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Calories:<\/strong> 220<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fat:<\/strong> 5.1 g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cholesterol:<\/strong> 72 mg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sodium:<\/strong> 648 mg<\/li>\n<li><strong>Carbohydrates:<\/strong> 0 g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protein:<\/strong> 41 g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The main health benefits of canned tuna:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Can lower the risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2813349\/\">heart disease<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Supports the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/vitamins-and-minerals\/vitamin-b\/\">nervous system<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Supports <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3356951\/#:~:text=Vitamin%20D%20decreases%20cell%20proliferation,strongest%20evidence%20for%20colorectal%20cancer.\">brain function<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Supports <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/howto\/guide\/canned-tuna-healthy\">healthy bones and muscle contractions<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <div class=\"cta-shortcode__wrap\">\n        <section class=\"cta-shortcode blue\" >\n\n                            <h3>Take a <br \/>\r\n1-minute quiz<\/h3>\n                                        <h5>and discover how much weight you can lose with DoFasting!<\/h5>\n                                        <div class=\"actions two-buttons\">\n                                                                    <a class=\"btn blue\" href=\"https:\/\/new.dofasting.com\/simple?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=blue_blog_post_cta_male\" target=\"_blank\">MALE<\/a>\n                                                                    <a class=\"btn pink\" href=\"https:\/\/new.dofasting.com\/simple?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=blue_blog_post_cta_female\" target=\"_blank\">FEMALE<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                        <img width=\"326\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new.png\" class=\"cta-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new.png 326w, https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new-219x300.png 219w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/>        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Reasons_To_Add_Tuna_to_Your_Diet\"><\/span>Other Reasons To Add Tuna to Your Diet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tuna fish is good for weight loss and might help you eliminate that belly fat, but there are other reasons to include it in your diet.<\/p>\n<h3>Highly nutritious<\/h3>\n<p>Tuna is highly nutritious since it includes plenty of essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. Eating high-nutritional-value foods like this can <strong>boost your overall health<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Tuna fish is also a great source of vitamin B12\u2014an essential vitamin needed to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3262614\/\">synthesize DNA<\/a>. This vitamin can also help prevent anemia by participating in the genesis of new red blood cells.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, tuna is high in vitamin A, a fat-soluble vitamin. Vitamin A is important for <a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/VitaminA-Consumer\/#:~:text=Vitamin%20A%20is%20a%20fat,and%20other%20organs%20work%20properly.\">boosting your immune system<\/a>, normal vision, reproduction, growth, and development.<\/p>\n<p>Most significantly, tuna is an excellent source of vitamin D. 3 ounces of its canned version contain about 50% of the daily recommended intake. Vitamin D is essential for bone health as it helps the body absorb and retain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/vitamin-d\/#:~:text=It%20is%20a%20fat%2Dsoluble,control%20infections%20and%20reduce%20inflammation.\">calcium and hosphorus.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Vitamin D may also reduce the risk of <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31172459\/\">heart disease<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29243029\/\">multiple sclerosis (MS<\/a>), and support your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7281985\/\">immune system<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, tuna also includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/selenium\/#:~:text=Selenium%20supplements%20are%20promoted%20to,as%20vitamin%20E%20or%20C.\">Selenium<\/a> \u2014\u00a0which improves hair and nail health and boosts immune function.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Iron-Consumer\/#:~:text=Iron%20is%20a%20mineral%20that,iron%20to%20make%20some%20hormones.\">Iron<\/a> \u2014 needed for growth and development.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/potassium\/#:~:text=Potassium%20is%20found%20naturally%20in,and%20supports%20normal%20blood%20pressure.\">Potassium<\/a> \u2014\u00a0an important mineral for hearth, muscle, and nervous system function. It helps maintain normal levels of fluid inside your cells, supports normal blood pressure, and promotes heart health.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthdirect.gov.au\/iodine#:~:text=Iodine%20helps%20the%20thyroid%20gland,in%20babies%20and%20young%20children.\">Iodine<\/a> \u2014\u00a0which promotes brain function and development and reduces the risk of thyroid disease.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/drugs-supplements-vitamin-b6\/art-20363468#:~:text=Vitamin%20B%2D6%20(pyridoxine),chickpeas%2C%20bananas%20and%20fortified%20cereals.\">Vitamin B6<\/a> \u2014 essential for brain development and maintaining your immune system and nervous system healthy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>High in omega-3 fatty acids<\/h3>\n<p>Significant amounts of omega-3 fatty acids in tuna can lead to various health benefits. For instance, it <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/eye-health\/news\/20051020\/dont-want-dry-eyes-eat-your-tuna\">can prevent vision problems<\/a>. One study revealed that participants who consumed the most omega-3 fatty acids had <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4165511\/\">a lower risk of dry eye syndrome<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Omega-3 amino acids are considered <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6566772\/\">immunonutrients<\/a>, as they can reduce the risk or delay tumor development. In addition, this unsaturated fatty acid can help improve blood sugar levels in people with <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27658130\/\">metabolic syndrome<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, the fatty acids in tuna can help <strong>reduce the creation of molecules and substances linked to inflammation<\/strong> (eicosanoids and cytokines).<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Dangerous_To_Eat_Too_Much_Tuna\"><\/span>Is It Dangerous To Eat Too Much Tuna?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Tuna is high in mercury<\/strong>, especially when compared with most other fish. This is because, in the wild, tunas eat smaller fish contaminated with different amounts of mercury.<\/p>\n<p>For safety, it shouldn\u2019t be consumed every day\u2014as this can lead to some adverse effects.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.niehs.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/agents\/mercury\/index.cfm\">Mercury is a toxic chemical element<\/a> to living organisms. It is a gleaming, silver-white liquid used in thermometers, barometers, and fluorescent light bulbs. Metallic mercury is hazardous.<\/p>\n<p>Tuna should be avoided by infants, young children, and women who are pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant since it can cause various significant health problems. This includes brain health and development issues.<\/p>\n<p>Mercury poisoning can lead to symptoms like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Muscle weakness<\/li>\n<li>Numbness feeling in the hands and feet<\/li>\n<li>Mood swings and memory loss<\/li>\n<li>Impaired speech<\/li>\n<li>Vision loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Different types of tuna have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/environmental-contaminants-food\/mercury-levels-commercial-fish-and-shellfish-1990-2012\">varying levels of mercury in ppm<\/a> (parts per million):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Light tuna (canned)<\/strong> \u2014 0.126<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skipjack tuna (fresh or frozen)<\/strong> \u2014\u00a00.144<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bigeye tuna (fresh or frozen)<\/strong> \u2014 0.689<\/li>\n<li><strong>Albacore tuna (fresh or frozen)<\/strong> \u2014 0.358<\/li>\n<li><strong>Albacore tuna (canned)<\/strong> \u2014\u00a00.350<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yellowfin tuna (fresh or frozen)<\/strong> \u2014\u00a00.354<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is possible to exceed a safe amount of mercury by consuming tuna, which means that you should eat it in moderation and opt for light, canned varieties.<\/p>\n<p>If you still want to add fish to your diet, remember to alternate tuna with other fish types and to eat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/consumers\/advice-about-eating-fish\">3-5 ounces of fish 2-3 times a week<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"cta-shortcode__wrap\">\n        <section class=\"cta-shortcode blue\" >\n\n                            <h3>Take a <br \/>\r\n1-minute quiz<\/h3>\n                                        <h5>and discover how much weight you can lose with DoFasting!<\/h5>\n                                        <div class=\"actions two-buttons\">\n                                                                    <a class=\"btn blue\" href=\"https:\/\/new.dofasting.com\/simple?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=blue_blog_post_cta_male\" target=\"_blank\">MALE<\/a>\n                                                                    <a class=\"btn pink\" href=\"https:\/\/new.dofasting.com\/simple?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=blue_blog_post_cta_female\" target=\"_blank\">FEMALE<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                        <img width=\"326\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new.png\" class=\"cta-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new.png 326w, https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new-219x300.png 219w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/>        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_To_Add_Tuna_to_Your_Weight_Loss_Diet\"><\/span>Ways To Add Tuna to Your Weight Loss Diet<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This section of the article will focus on several forms of tuna and how to include them in your diet.<\/p>\n<h3>Cooking fresh tuna<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Fresh tuna meal ideas:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuna casserole with tuna<\/li>\n<li>Baked lemon herb tuna steak<\/li>\n<li>Grilled tuna with Mediterranean chopped salad<\/li>\n<li>Seared tuna with tomatoes, basil, and cottage cheese<\/li>\n<li>Grilled tuna skewers<\/li>\n<li>Tuna tortillas<\/li>\n<li>Tuna steak with parsley salad<\/li>\n<li>Tuna steak with creamy dressing<\/li>\n<li>Tuna pasta shells with sweetcorn<\/li>\n<li>Pan-fried tuna with citrussy quinoa salad<\/li>\n<li>Thai-style tuna and broccoli salad<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Eating raw tuna<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, raw tuna is safe to eat. Just make sure that it\u2019s been appropriately handled and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/raw-tuna\">frozen<\/a> before serving it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Raw tuna meal ideas:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuna tartare with olive oil<\/li>\n<li>Tuna nigiri<\/li>\n<li>Sushi with tuna<\/li>\n<li>Tuna poke bowl<\/li>\n<li>Raw tuna with fried veggies and teriyaki sauce<\/li>\n<li>Tuna salad with vinaigrette dressing<\/li>\n<li>Tuna salad with lemon juice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Making dishes with canned tuna<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Canned tuna meal ideas:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tuna shepherd\u2019s pie<\/li>\n<li>Tuna-ball puttanesca with spaghetti<\/li>\n<li>Tuna, rice, and spinach salad<\/li>\n<li>Potato, corn, and tuna patties<\/li>\n<li>Tuna and avocado, rice paper rolls<\/li>\n<li>Mediterranean-style tuna pasta salad<\/li>\n<li>Tuna mornay<\/li>\n<li>Tuna Caesar salad wraps<\/li>\n<li>Tropical tuna and pineapple salad<\/li>\n<li>Tuna and sesame rice balls<\/li>\n<li>Tuna lasagne<\/li>\n<li>Tuna and corn fritters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Tuna_Diet_Should_You_Try_It_To_Lose_Weight\"><\/span>The Tuna Diet: Should You Try It To Lose Weight?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The tuna diet was created by bodybuilder Dave Draper with straightforward guidelines\u2014 to only eat tuna and drink water for three days. <strong>It\u2019s a low-carb, low-calorie, and high-protein diet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>This eating plan promotes rapid weight loss, as it eliminates carbs and includes only one high-protein food. By following it, your macronutrient ratio should be 40% protein, 30% carbs, and 30% fat.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s important to highlight that, while following this regime, you can consume only tuna\u2014no mayonnaise, vinegar, spices, or oil are allowed. You should also drink <strong>34 ounces of water and take supplements with vitamins, minerals, and branched-chain amino acids<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>After three days of eating plain tuna, you can add chicken, low-dairy products, fruits, and vegetables to your diet.<\/p>\n<p>The tuna diet can have certain benefits, like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rapid weight loss<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0this diet is extremely restrictive and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/healthy-weight\/managing-your-weight\/very-low-calorie-diets\/#:~:text=While%20very%20low%20calorie%20diets,part%20of%20a%20wider%20plan.\">can lead to rapid weight loss<\/a> due to the low-calorie count.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rich in omega-3 fatty acids<\/strong> \u2014 omega-3 fatty acids are beneficial for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6357022\/\">heart, brain, and immune system<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rich in selenium<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0this macronutrient offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3083957\/\">antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Can help with muscle maintenance<\/strong> \u2014 eating more protein can help with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acsm.org\/docs\/default-source\/files-for-resource-library\/protein-intake-for-optimal-muscle-maintenance.pdf\">bodybuilding and muscle maintenance<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, this diet can also have serious drawbacks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Can lead to mercury poisoning<\/strong> \u2014\u00a0as we already saw, tuna has high levels of mercury, which means that you should limit your intake of this fish to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/media\/102331\/download\">a few times per week<\/a> to avoid poisoning. However, the amounts this diet suggests exceed that limit by far.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can lead to malnutrition<\/strong> \u2014 the diet fails to provide adequate calories, which can lead to malnutrition.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Offers short-term results<\/strong> \u2014 because the diet is so restrictive, you can only follow it for a limited time, resulting in only short-term effects and no changes in your daily habits.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lacks scientific research<\/strong> \u2014 currently, this diet has not been backed by any studies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Overall, this diet provides unsustainable weight loss results and lacks scientific research, which is necessary to confirm whether or not this weight loss approach is safe. If you want to improve your overall habits and achieve long-term weight loss results, try <a href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/what-is-intermittent-fasting\/\">intermittent fasting<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n<p>Intermittent fasting is a scientifically proven weight loss method that can also bring various <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/expert-answers\/intermittent-fasting\/faq-20441303\">health-related benefits<\/a>, such as a decreased risk of diabetes, Alzheimer\u2019s disease, or cardiovascular disease.<\/p>\n<p>There are various <a href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/types-of-fasting\/\">types of fasting<\/a> aimed at beginners and experienced fasters. The length of the fast can also depend on your goals. Moreover, the <a href=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/\">DoFasting<\/a> app can help you choose the right plan and give you a fasting timer, so you\u2019ll always know when your fasting window opens.<\/p>\n<p>Because the app includes a dedicated meal tab, you can also use it to search for healthy tuna recipes.<\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"cta-shortcode__wrap\">\n        <section class=\"cta-shortcode blue\" >\n\n                            <h3>Take a <br \/>\r\n1-minute quiz<\/h3>\n                                        <h5>and discover how much weight you can lose with DoFasting!<\/h5>\n                                        <div class=\"actions two-buttons\">\n                                                                    <a class=\"btn blue\" href=\"https:\/\/new.dofasting.com\/simple?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=blue_blog_post_cta_male\" target=\"_blank\">MALE<\/a>\n                                                                    <a class=\"btn pink\" href=\"https:\/\/new.dofasting.com\/simple?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=blue_blog_post_cta_female\" target=\"_blank\">FEMALE<\/a>\n                                    <\/div>\n                        <img width=\"326\" height=\"446\" src=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new.png\" class=\"cta-img wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new.png 326w, https:\/\/dofasting.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2022\/11\/mockup-6-new-219x300.png 219w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 326px) 100vw, 326px\" \/>        <\/section>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Concluding Thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>Is tuna good for weight loss? Yes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tuna is moderate in calories, high in protein, and has appetite-suppressing effects<\/strong>. Moreover, it\u2019s rich in vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids.<\/p>\n<p>However, since this fish is high in mercury, you should stick to eating tuna 2-3 times a week. Children and other groups of people with special nutritional needs may have to avoid eating tuna altogether.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to introduce new healthy ingredients into your diet, tuna can be a great choice for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Will Eating Tuna Help Your Weight Loss Efforts? Yes, eating tuna fish can help with your weight loss goals. Tuna is a lean fish with a moderate amount of calories, which is why it can be included in your weight loss diet and help you create a calorie deficit. 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