02 May 2008 07:47:32

Renli

Tired of Tuna?

"Name that tuna: a man, a plan and a can are all you need for nine new muscle-building meals - Recipe". Men's Fitness. April 2002. FindArticles.com. 02 May. 2008. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1608/is_4_18/ai_84153438 ----- Tired of tuna? That's not surprising, especially if you're still attached to the same old sandwich you've been eating since you were 7: tuna, mayo and celery on rye. Sure, it was great back then, but so was hide-and-seek. Yet your tuna-eating days don't have to be washed up, nor should they be, as this sea dweller is packed with muscle-growing protein and also provides heart-protective omega-3 fatty acids. Plus, tuna has virtually zero saturated fat, which you can't say about red meat or even a breast of chicken. Experts recommend eating fish at least once per week, but you may want more after reading our nine new ideas for this old favorite. 1| TUNA-CHILI SOFT TACOS In a small bowl, combine a six-ounce can of light tuna in water (always get light tuna packed in water and always drain) and one tablespoon of chili sauce. Spread two tablespoons of fat-free cream cheese on two flour tortillas (one tablespoon of cream cheese each). Top the cream cheese with the tuna mixture and roll up the tortilla. Totals: 404 calories, 45g carbs, 41g protein, 6g fat, 3g fiber 2| SPICY TUNA BURGER Take a six-ounce can of tuna and mix it with three tablespoons of seasoned dry bread crumbs, one egg white and one-half teaspoon of hot sauce. Shape the mixture into a round patty, about one-inch thick and four inches wide. Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and set the pan over medium-high heat. Add the tuna patty and cook four minutes per side, until it is golden brown and cooked through. Place the burger on a bun and top with two tomato slices. Now, that's a healthy Whopper! Totals: 361 calories, 41g carbs, 41g protein, 4g fat, 3g fiber 3| MIDDLE-EASTERN TUNA POCKETS The Middle East may be a powder keg right now, but this quick and tasty meal will do wonders for international relations. Scramble a six- ounce can of tuna with one-quarter cup of crushed pineapple, one tablespoon of fat-free mayonnaise, one tablespoon of chopped pecans and one-half teaspoon of curry powder. Spoon the mixture into two pita- pocket halves. Totals: 388 calories, 43g carbs, 34g protein, 9g fat, 3g fiber 4| TUNA WALDORF In a large bowl, toss a six-ounce can of tuna with one diced Granny Smith apple, one tablespoon of fat-free mayonnaise, one tablespoon of chopped walnuts and one-half teaspoon of ground cumin. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture onto two slices of pumpernickel bread. Totals: 450 calories, 54g carbs, 35g protein, 11g fat, 9g fiber 5| TUNA PIZZA Top a personal-size Boboli pizza crust with one-fourth cup of prepared tomato or pizza sauce, a six-ounce can of white tuna, two tablespoons of sliced black or Greek olives and two tablespoons of crumbled feta cheese. Bake for eight minutes at 450 degrees, until the feta is golden brown. Totals: 578 calories, 56g carbs, 45g protein, 19g fat, 1g fiber 6| TUNA CALZONE Unroll a 10-ounce package of refrigerated pizza crust onto a large baking sheet that has been coated with cooking spray. Mix a six-ounce can of tuna, two tablespoons of chopped pimento, one tablespoon of fat- free mayonnaise and one-half teaspoon of oregano. Spoon the tuna mixture onto the center of the pizza dough to within one inch of the sides. Fold over one side and pinch the dough together to seal all the edges. Bake for 13 minutes at 400 degrees, until the crust is golden brown. Makes two servings. Totals: 433 calories, 68g carbs, 27g protein, 6g fat, 8g fiber 7| TUNA-ARTICHOKE SALAD In a large bowl, commingle a six-ounce can of tuna, a 14-ounce can of artichoke hearts in water (drained and halved) and one tablespoon of fat-free mayonnaise. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve on a three-ounce bagel. Totals: 492 calories, 68g carbs, 44g protein, 5g fat, 2g fiber 8| SMOKED-TUNA DIP Throw a six-ounce can of tuna, one tablespoon of fat-free sour cream, one-half teaspoon of liquid smoke seasoning and one-half teaspoon of dried onion flakes into a small bowl and whip together. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve the dip with two pita pockets, cut into four wedges each. Totals: 482 calories, 72g carbs, 42g protein, 3g fat, 3g fiber 9| TUNA RELISH Blend a six-ounce can of tuna, one diced tomato, one tablespoon of fat- free Italian dressing and one tablespoon of minced green olives. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve on slices of whole-grain bread. Totals: 322 calories, 39g carbs, 35g protein, 3g fat, 7g fiber ----- "Name that tuna: a man, a plan and a can are all you need for nine new muscle-building meals - Recipe". Men's Fitness. April 2002. FindArticles.com. 02 May. 2008. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1608/is_4_18/ai_84153438

02 May 2008 09:05:24

Re: Tired of Tuna?

On Fri, 2 May 2008 07:47:32 -0700 (PDT), Renli <oliver.richman@gmail.com > wrote: >"Name that tuna: a man, a plan and a can are all you need for nine new >muscle-building meals - Recipe". Men's Fitness. April 2002. >FindArticles.com. 02 May. 2008. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1608/is_4_18/ai_84153438 > >----- > >Tired of tuna? you missed the best one: Wasabi tuna. take about (to taste) a teaspoon of (ersatz) "wasabi" power and mix with equal parts water and mix well into paste. Add about a big heaping tablespoon of mayo and mix well. Mix that in with tuna and add any relish or celery or whatever else you like if you prefer a tuna salad like mix. Make sandwiches or add to pasta or lettuce mix. Great as dip with crackers or stuff celery stalks for healthy snacks. key point: do not attempt to mix dry wasabi powder into tuna. It will not mix well and you risk blowing your sinuses out of the top of your head. Be sure to blend powder well with water then mix paste into mayo and blend well before adding to tuna. You have been warned. And I've heard tell you should let paste sit awhile so flavors can blend better. For a little added kick I use sake or sherry instead of water to make the paste. And I just made another Costco run, and their big packs of tuna have an expiration date of late 2011 ! So it's good for well over 3 years. About the best protein source you will ever find in a can. Hal

02 May 2008 16:05:52

Greendistantstar

Re: Tired of Tuna?

"Renli" <oliver.richman@gmail.com > wrote in message news:5931eb63-04a9-4dfc-84e6-ed92fb366916@w4g2000prd.googlegroups.com... > "Name that tuna: a man, a plan and a can are all you need for nine new > muscle-building meals - Recipe". Men's Fitness. April 2002. > FindArticles.com. 02 May. 2008. > http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1608/is_4_18/ai_84153438 > > ----- > > Tired of tuna? Nope.....but I'll bet YOU are ; >) -- GDS "Let's roll!"

02 May 2008 18:23:38

Jerry B. Altzman

Re: Tired of Tuna?

on 2008-05-02 10:47 Renli said the following: > "Name that tuna: a man, a plan and a can are all you need for nine new > muscle-building meals - Recipe". Men's Fitness. April 2002. Put that much tuna in you and you'll be able to fill 10 thermometers with Hg. //jbaltz -- jerry b. altzman jbaltz@altzman.com www.jbaltz.com thank you for contributing to the heat death of the universe.