Can A Person With High Cholesterol Eat Tuna Sandwiches?
Question
Originally asked by Community Member dynamicflame
Can A Person With High Cholesterol Eat Tuna Sandwiches?
Answer
Hi Dynamicflame,
Yes, eat as much tuna as you’d like. The more fish the better. Granted tuna’s omega 3 fatty acid content is not as high as salmon or some other fish choices, but still a great option to promote heart health.
Be sure to select tuna “in water” versus oil-packed. Albacore tuna tends to provide more omega 3’s than light tuna.
Omega 3 content is low in tuna, 6 oz. provides 0.5 - 2.5 grams. So, if your goal is to boost omega 3 intake, there are much better options. See Top 5 Omega 3 Sources to Lower Cholesterol.
But, if you simply like tuna and want to make sure it’s okay if you have high cholesterol. . .then the answer is Yes.
All the best,
Lisa Nelson, RD, LN
You should know Answers to your question are meant to provide general health information but should not replace medical advice you receive from a doctor. No answers should be viewed as a diagnosis or recommended treatment for a condition.
Answered by: Lisa Nelson, RD, LN