Hey, it's Marco! Tuna, a lean protein that's low in saturated fat, is a good source of selenium and one of the few foods that is naturally rich in vitamin D. Maybe even more importantly, tuna provides omega-3 essential fatty acids, which are lacking in the typical American diet. The downside is that tuna can also be contaminated with mercury! Noooooooo! Not my tuna! Just kidding! I don't even eat the stuff... Tuna breath anyone? Oh and btw... Mercury is a naturally occurring chemical element that is released into the air through industrial pollution. From the air, mercury settles into rivers and oceans where it accumulates in fish that inhabit those waters. Therefore, in order to assume the health benefits but avoid the risks associated with overexposure to mercury, canned tuna should be eaten in moderation. And don't worry, if you're not getting your RDA (ridiculous daily amount) of mercury, there's still plenty left in the vaccines!
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