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I eat lots of canned tuna for my diet but it's getting so boring. Can you give me a good recipe?

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Healthy Tuna, The Mediterranean StyleTuna, canned tuna, too, is a good source of high quality protein, vitamins and minerals and is low in saturated fat. Omega-3 fatty acids account for approximately 30% of the fat in tuna packed in water; they have excellent record of many health benefits, including but not limiting to help in maintaining heart health. The U.S. Tuna Foundation stated that the mercury levels in canned tuna are well below the very conservative limit set by the FDA.
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Where can I find low sodium recipes to keep the diet from getting boring?

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There are all kinds of websites that have low sodium recipes around online plus we have many delicious recipes for you to try in the Rice Way Community Forums.
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Tuna - How long is canned tuna edible?

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Commercially canned tuna may be safely stored for several years as long as the cans are not bulged, leaking, or otherwise damaged and the seams are intact. (If these conditions are present, the product should of course, not be consumed.) Palatability, however, may be affected over prolonged time periods, especially under adverse storage conditions.
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Tuna - What are the benefits of eating canned tuna?

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Canned tuna is an excellent source of high quality protein, vitamins and minerals and is low in saturated fat. The nutrients in fish, specifically fatty acids and fish oil, may play a beneficial role in the prevention of coronary heart disease and may help lower blood pressure in people with hypertension.
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Tuna - What are the ingredients in the vegetable broth in canned tuna?

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Clover Leaf Tuna packed in vegetable broth contains a small amount of flavouring broth made from the following list of vegetables: Carrots; Peas; Green & Red Bell Peppers; Onions; Parsley; Celery; Garlic.
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What is mercury? Is it present in canned tuna?

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Mercury is a metal that is usually seen in its liquid state. This element is naturally present in the environment, found in soil, rocks, air, water, and some living organisms. Various types of seafood, including tuna, naturally have a very small mercury (i.e. "methyl mercury") content. The mercury content of fish depends on the age and size of the fish, as well as the location it was caught.
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Is there mercury in canned tuna?

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Many types of seafood contain a minute amount of mercury called "methyl Mercury", including tuna. The mercury levels depend on the size and age of the fish. Generally, the larger older fish are more likely to have higher contaminant levels. Canned white meat or albacore tuna also comes from larger fish. Albacore may have somewhat higher mercury levels than light or chunked tuna which comes from smaller skipjack and yellowfin tuna.
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What is the shelf life of canned tuna?

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Canned tuna is one of the most shelf-stable food products available, and can be safely stored in a pantry for several years. The shelf-life of canned tuna is generally "advertised" as three (3) years. However, if properly stored in a dry pantry, the actual shelf-life of canned tuna can be as long as 10 years, provided that the integrity of the can has not been compromised due to damage or corrosion. Canned tuna can be refrigerated for up to three (3) days after opening without spoiling.
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What are the benefits of eating canned tuna?

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Canned tuna is an excellent source of high quality protein, vitamins and minerals and is low in saturated fat. For Nutrition Information, go to your favourite Paramount item under the "Products" section and click on Nutrition and Size Information.
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Which canned tuna should I buy?

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For a brief history on consumer awareness and sustainable seafood in the UK visit the Background page accessed via the Information tab. In the UK The Environmental Justice Foundation produces a Consumer Guide to Prawns. See www.ejfoundation.org One of the first organisations to produce information on sustainable seafood was the US based Audubon Society which published, “What is a fish lover to eat?” in the late 1990s. They have their own seafood guide online at http://seafood.
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How do I know this is a good recipe? Do you test them?

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The recipes posted to this group are not kitchen tested to ensure they are valid recipes and work. They are checked for stylistic and subject content only and for the most part they are posted AS they have been received. It it appears to be a valid, cookable recipe, we post it. They are intended for the enjoyment of the reading public.
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If canned foods have been frozen during storage, are they safe to eat?

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Freezing does not cause food spoilage unless the seal is damaged or the jar is broken. These often happen as the food expands during freezing. Frozen foods, however, may be less palatable than properly stored canned food. In an unheated storage place, protect canned foods by wrapping the jars in paper or covering them with a blanket.
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Canned tuna contains minute amounts of methylmercury. According to surveys conducted by FDA, canned light tuna has an average of 0.12 parts per million (ppm) and canned albacore tuna has an average of 0.35 ppm. To put these amounts into perspective, FDA has set a limit of 1.00 ppm for mercury in fish - and both canned light and albacore tuna are well below this level.
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What is the shelf-life of StarKist® Canned Tuna?

Unopened StarKist® canned tuna has a recommended shelf-life of up to four years, provided the product has been stored under normal conditions and the can is not dented or damaged. of January 2004 we have begun printing a "Best By" Date on cans of StarKist® Tuna. However, for cans without a "Best By" Date, you can use the manufacturing code information to tell whether the can is still within the recommended shelf-life.
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What are the ingredients in the vegetable broth in canned tuna?

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The broth currently used is derived from two or more of the following vegetables: beans, peas, celery, green & red bell peppers, onions, parsley, garlic or carrots. The broth also generally contains a soy protein, which is why some of our products declare, "Contains soy."
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Can you give me pork Embutido recipe? What kind of diet it's good for?

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Embutidos are Philippines meat (pork) rolls, somewhat similar to meat loaf. Due to this recipe's ingredient set, it is low in carbohydrates and rather high in fat. Here's how to prepare the dish.
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Can I eat fruit on a HPLC diet?

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Yes, but you must limit the quantity. Initially, these will mostly be off-limits, since one grapefruit has about 22 grams of carbohydrates. However, as you progress you can move to low carb fruits such as strawberries or blueberries.
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What can I eat? Will I need to change my diet?

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There may be some modifications in your diet according to the type of ostomy surgery. People with colostomy and ileostomy surgery should return to their normal diet after a period of adjustment. Introduce foods back into your diet a little at a time and monitor the effect of each food on the ostomy function. Chew your food well and drink plenty of fluids. Some less digestible or high roughage foods are more likely to create potential for blockage problems (i.e.
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Which butterflies eat artificial diet?

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ANSWER: Painted Lady butterflies are often raised on artificial diet. Other species are raised on artificial diet (ad) in some circumstances or at some facilities, but not very often. Many times other species will not develop properly on ad unless it is specifically developed for that species. Some species, such as Buckeyes, will grow and become adults on Painted Lady artificial diet but they will be smaller than normal and a few generations later they will become sterile.
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How can I measure honey for a recipe without getting into a sticky mess?

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To measure honey for a recipe, spray measuring cup with vegetable oil first, then pour honey into greased measuring cup. You'll be surprised how easy honey will release out of the measuring cup! For more delicious honey recipes, CLICK HERE.
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