The method of catching tuna is a big deal in the sustainability field. Pole and line fishing and trolling are two highly rated methods that make sure other species don't get caught in the mix. Poll and line means exactly what you think fishing means: one person with a pole. Trolling uses a boat with a few poles. But make sure to avoid the term "line caught" which can mean other methods that sound 'safe' but are really not like long line fishing.
Tuna is an inexpensive protein that's shelf stable. It's a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, especially EPA and DHA, which are important for heart, brain, and eye health. Albacore and bluefin tuna have the highest levels of omega-3s followed by skipjack and yellowfin. Here are some things to look out for when picking up canned tuna:.
You get what you see—and more! Rated as best sustainable option by Greenpeace, Wild Planet has a robust sustainability policy. Every product is poll and line or troll caught, meaning there is less unintentional negative impact on other marine life.
Wild Planet also submits their products to third party mercury testing. The brand offers a variety of canned tuna both albacore and skipjack and it comes packed in olive oil, no salt added, and standard varieties. There are no bad options in this brand, but if you're looking for less sodium, buy no salt added.
Looking to be more fat conscious? Pick standard over olive oil packed. This brand is highly rated by Greenpeace for their pole and line caught products and support of ocean conservation. Traceable from sea to can, the brand was founded by 6 pole and line fishing families and supports local, small-scale fishing and processing in the US.
In terms of nutrition, this brand also boasts a "higher omega 3 than any other brand". The official tuna of the American Pregnancy Association, this product focuses on producing canned tuna with low mercury levels. Because they test each individual fish for mercury, their mercury limit is ten times lower than the FDA action limit. Safe Catch's tuna is sustainably caught without use of destructive fishing methods and they follow the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program recommendations.
Nutritionally, all types of canned tuna offer lean protein, omega-3 fats, selenium, and other important nutrients. We like solid and chunk tuna for different reasons, and tend to use both for a variety of canned tuna recipes. Chunk Light Tuna page a read. Trace my catch Find A Store. Follow Us. This is of particular concern for young children, since their nervous system, brain, heart, kidneys and lungs are all susceptible to the harmful effects of mercury.
Mercury comes from both natural sources — like volcanoes — as well as man-made sources like air pollution from power plants and other industrial sources that burn fossil fuels. Once it enters the atmosphere, mercury rains down on rivers, lakes and oceans, where it then enters the food web. Chunk Light Tuna Vs. Reviewed by Kirsten Nunez, M. Kirsten Nunez, M. Kirsten Nunez is a writer who covers food and health.
Connect on LinkedIn. Jodi "Jato" Thornton. As an innovative aquatics coach with the pre-novice program for Sedona Race Pace Club sedonaracepace. A former competitive swimmer, Jodi was a silver and bronze medalist in the National Sports Festival. A fitness, travel and finance writer for more than a decade, her articles appear in numerous online publications. Popping open a can of tuna and whipping up a tuna salad for either a sandwich or salad is an easy way to fill up and get a significant amount of pescatarian protein at the same time.
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