Is Too Much Tuna Bad for You
Let’s not pretend tuna is just a lunch meat—it’s a cultural icon. From the classic tuna melt at a New York diner to the seared tuna tataki in Tokyo, this fish has global star power.
Remember the 1990s “tuna salad on a bed of greens” diet? Or the viral “tuna and rice” TikTok bowls that convince you you’re a meal-prep genius? It’s everywhere.
The key is to enjoy it the way the French enjoy butter—with reverence, not reckless abandon. Variety is the spice of life, and also the shield against heavy metal buildup.
Practical Tips for the Tuna Lover
Mix it up. Swap a few tuna days for canned salmon (lower mercury, higher omega-3s) or sardines (tiny and mighty, plus extra calcium).
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Go for "light" most of the time. When you splurge on albacore, treat it like a special occasion—like wearing your good denim to the grocery store.
Rinse canned tuna in a strainer before mixing. This can reduce a small amount of mercury content, and it makes your salad less salty to boot.
Limit your weekly intake to two cans (or one if you're pregnant). Yes, that includes the tuna in your sushi roll, your poke bowl, and your “healthy” pasta salad.