🐟 Tuna
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What it is
A big, fast ocean fish that is often cooked or sold in cans as a quick, healthy food.
How it looks
The cooked or canned meat is light tan or pink and comes in soft flakes or chunks.
Taste
Mild and a little salty, with a meaty texture that is nice in sandwiches.
Why it is healthy
A great source of protein and omega-3 fats that help your body grow strong and your brain stay sharp.
How to eat it
Eat it cooked or from a can, mixed into a sandwich, a salad, or a warm melt, never raw for little kids.
How it grows
It swims in the wide open ocean, where fishing boats catch it far from the shore.
In season
Most tuna is sold canned or frozen, so you can enjoy it any time of the year.
History
Canned tuna became a popular pantry food over a hundred years ago because it keeps for a long time.
Fun fact
Tuna are super swimmers and some can zoom through the water faster than a car drives in a city.
Try this
Mix canned tuna with a little yogurt and sweet corn for an easy, protein-packed sandwich.