Tuna Guacamole – Healthy Living Series

Avocados and tuna have been referred to as two of the world’s healthiest foods.  What happens when you combine them?  That’s just what I did in my Tuna Guacamole – Healthy Living Series.

When you combine Bumble Bee water packed tuna and avocado, add a few spices, salsa and some lime juice, you have a delicious and very healthy version of guacamole.

Available in can or pouch, each Bumble Bee product is an easy and delicious way to add a variety of nutrients to your diet, including lean protein, healthy fat, and important vitamins and minerals.

Eating fish as part of a healthy diet offers a number of benefits.  Consuming 6 ounces of fish each week reduces your risk of fatal heart disease by 36 percent, according to the Harvard School of Public Health. Bumble Bee tuna is a tasty way to meet your recommended intake of fish.

According to whfoods.com, “No single category of nutrient has been more clearly determined to have anti-inflammatory health benefits than omega-3 fatty acids, and tuna is well-established as an important food source of omega-3’s.”

Fun fact:  Did you know that an avocado is actually a fruit?

This super food:

• Promotes Heart Health
• Has Anti-Inflammatory Benefits
• Promotes Blood Sugar Regulation
• Has Anti-Cancer Benefits
• Supports Cardiovascular Health
• Optimized Absorption of Carotenoids

That’s why combining avocado and Bumble Bee tuna is such a healthful and delicious idea.

Helpful Hint:  A firm avocado will ripen in a paper bag or in a fruit basket at room temperature within a few days. As the fruit ripens, the skin will turn darker. Avocados should not be refrigerated until they are ripe. Once ripe, they can be kept refrigerated for up to a week. If you are refrigerating a whole avocado, it is best to keep it whole and not slice it in order to avoid browning that occurs when the flesh is exposed to air.

My Bumble Bee tuna guacamole is one of the healthiest and best dips ever and it’s so easy to make.  Just combine a few ingredients and you’re done.  I serve my tuna guacamole with baked tortilla chips as a snack, but you could also stuff the tuna guacamole into a lettuce lined pita pocket or roll up in a flat bread for a healthy, tasty lunch.

What’s your favorite Bumble Bee tuna recipe?

I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own.

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