Tinned tuna can be used in a variety of ways
Tinned tuna is something most of us have in our store cupboards and in just minutes you can transform it into a healthy snack. An added bonus is that tuna scores high on nutrition, as it is both low fat and a great source of selenium, which is vital for boosting your immune system.
Spread on toast and grate low-fat cheese over it. Grill for a delicious, high-protein healthy snack.
Add to freshly-cooked pasta with a dash of tomato purée for a meal prepared in under 15 minutes.
Mix with boiled egg, spring onion and mayonnaise as a filling for warmed pitta bread.
Serve tuna up with sliced cucumber, tomato, raw spinach and mixed leaves for a simple salad that is rich in vitamins and antioxidants.
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over tuna that has been mixed with chopped peppers and a spoonful of sweetcorn. Roll the tuna mixture into a warm tortilla.
Healthy snacks don't have to be hard work – mash some tuna with Greek yoghurt and some mayonnaise for the perfect filling for your jacket potato.
Tuna facts
• Canned tuna is low in fat and rich in vitamins and minerals.
• It’s so high in protein that six ounces contains a third of your daily recommended intake.
• It’s very low in calories.