Tuna is not the only choice for weight loss

Tuna Fish Diet For Weight Loss- An Unhealthy Approach

I am often asked if it a tuna fish diet is the best way to lose weight. Tuna is a widely available source of protein and is relatively inexpensive and easy to eat on the run. All things considered, however, my answer to that question would be in the negative. While tuna fish does indeed supply a hefty amount of protein per serving, it should never be your sole source nor should you eat huge amounts of it on a daily basis, especially if weight loss is your goal. I truly believe that it is important that we as human beings eat foods that are not only nutritious, but that are prepared with some degree of goodwill. It might not occur to some, but there is a significant difference to the way that your body will respond to food that you took the time to cook for yourself or food prepared by a loved one over food that you would get in a box or from a fast food resturant- even if the foods are the same ingredient and preparation-wise.  Aryuvedic thought places a lot of emphasis on the healing aspects of a well prepared meal,  and I more than agree with this way of thinking.  I think anyone can think back to the feeling of enjoying a meal made by a dear family member- mother, grandmother or otherwise to note that there is something to this idea. Fast foods and canned foods simply cannot compete and I for one try to eat them as little as possible.

Tuna Fish Diets & Low Fat Intakes Can Counter Your Attempts To Lose Weight

Mercury levels aside, there is also the problem of fats. Canned tuna, while containing some omega 3 fatty acids, have nowhere near enough fat to support your nutritional requirements, especially if you are engaged in regular intensive exercise. A can of tuna may be alright once and a while, but you will still need to eat a wide array of other fishes and meats to get the fats your body needs to stay healthy and to lose weight. (Important note- if you don’t eat enough fat your body will simply do its best to store as much as it can, since fat is an essential macronutrient for our bodies- the end result being that you will get fatter. So don’t be mislead by low fat diets). Fat is an important part of the equation, as are the micronutrients found in higher concentrations in other protein sources, such as eggs, chicken, and other meats. A healthy diet is one that has a variety of foods, not just tuna fish.

A Tuna Fish Diet Won’t Do It Long Term But A Varied Healthy Approach To Eating Will!

At the end of the day I have to say, (as I always do) that moderation is key to weight loss success, and that being said, there is nothing moderate about eating tuna fish for breakfast lunch and dinner. The same goes for skinless chicken breasts as well, but that is material for another blog post!

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Kevin Richardson is the creator of Naturally Intense High Intensity Training™ a lifetime natural bodybuilder and founder of Naturally Intense Personal Training NYC. Get a copy of his free weight loss ebook here.

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