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MyGourmet Products : FAQWhat are the benefits of eating canned tuna?Canned and pouched seafood is almost the perfect food. It's inexpensive and provides a great source of important nutrients like Omega-3, calcium, protein, and more. MyGourmet Tuna brings it once step closer to perfection. Coupling the need for great taste with user convenience, MyGourmet Tuna is able to offer 8 innovative and delicious "ready-to-eat" specially formulated flavors that combines the best of both American and International cuisines. What is MyGourmet Tuna's Dolphin-Safe policy? MyGourmet Tuna is fully committed to the 100% dolphin-safe policy implemented in April 1990. We will not purchase any tuna from vessels that net fish associated with dolphins. MyGourmet Tuna purchasing agreements require certification of dolphin-safe fishing practices from all tuna suppliers. The U.S. government dolphin-safe regulations are in the process of being modified through the International Dolphin Conservation Program which will allow for less stringent dolphin-safe regulations. Despite the new, less stringent criteria, MyGourmet Tuna remains committed to the "no encirclement" policy. The commitment of MyGourmet Tuna to dolphin-safety will remain unchanged regardless of the new law. What does Dolphin-Safe mean? At one time, methods of fishing swept the oceans of all life in its wake; fish, mammals, etc. Unfortunately, the dolphin was the one group being greatly devastated. Over the years, the International Environmental Community established a program to be adopted by all countries engaged in farming the sea. Dolphin-safe is defined by the following factors:
As with "all" MyGourmet Tuna products, each is certifiably dolphin-safe and the labeling on our products proudly display the "dolphin-safe" indication symbol. What is the shelf-life of MyGourmet Tuna? Commercially canned or pouched tuna may be safely stored for several years under normal conditions as long as the container is not bulged, damaged or leaking in any manner. Our concern with long prolonged periods of storage is that the product may begin to lose some of its palatability. MyGourmet Tuna recommends that all canned tuna inventories be rotated every 1 to 2 years to assure the best quality. Can MyGourmet Tuna be frozen? It is "not" considered advisable to freeze tuna in cans or in vacuum-sealed pouches. However, once the container is opened, any unused contents should be placed in a sealed container and refrigerated. The tuna should be used within 3 to 4 days. Is there mercury in canned tuna? Many types of seafood contain a minute amount of mercury called "methyl Mercury", including tuna. The mercury levels depend on the size and age of the fish. Generally, the larger older fish are more likely to have higher contaminant levels. Canned white meat or albacore tuna also comes from larger fish. Albacore may have somewhat higher mercury levels than light or chunked tuna which comes from smaller skipjack and yellowfin tuna. To address this concern, MyGourmet Tuna uses the smaller skipjack and yellowfin tuna in all its recipes. Who monitors the levels of mercury in our food supply? All health and safety standards are set and monitored by the FDA, which has established the maximum safety level of methyl mercury allowed in commercial seafood consumption at 1.0 parts per million. This level is found most often in large predator fish. By using skipjack and yellowfin tuna in its recipes, MyGourmet Tuna is able to keep the mercury level from 0.01 parts per million (ppm) to 0.5 ppm ~ far less than the health and safety standards set by the FDA. Is there MSG in any of MyGourmet Tuna products? No. MyGourmet Tuna forbids MSG to be added to any of our products in any form. What is Omega-3? Omega-3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids that occur predominantly in deep-sea saltwater fish. These fatty acids appear to have a positive effect on heart rhythm and may even reduce the incidence of the most common type of stroke. Current research shows Omega-3 may reduce the risk of heart disease. If I have other questions or comments about MyGourmet Products, how do I contact you? Please call the MyGourmet Products Consumer Resource Center 1-408-585-8400, Monday - Friday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. PST or email us at info@gourmettuna.com General FAQFish Fights Other DiseasesTo see how eating fish affects the risk of other health conditions, scroll down. Heart Disease - Studies have shown that regular fish intake -- about once a week -- can significantly reduce the risk of heart disease. In a 1998 study, researchers found that men who ate fish at least once a week reduced their risk of sudden cardiac death by 52 percent, compared to men who ate fish less than once a month. The American Heart Association recommends at least two servings of fish per week. Blood Pressure - Johns Hopkins University's Dr. Lawrence J. Appel found that omega-3 fatty acids, the kind found in salmon and mackerel, can help lower blood pressure in people with untreated high blood pressure. There have also been numerous studies confirming the benefits of dietary fish intake combined with weight loss to lower blood pressure. Arthritis - A study by Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston found that fish oil may help reduce the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis. Especially helpful are cold-water fish like salmon, cod and even sardines. Shellfish weren't proven to be very effective. Cancer - There is some evidence to indicate that fish intake may protect against breast cancer, and, based on animal models, fish oil seems to have inhibitory effects against several other types as well -- including cancer of the colon, skin, pancreas, prostate, lung and larynx. Weight loss - Several studies have found the correlation between regular fish intake, in addition to a healthy diet, and weight loss. Fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as tuna or salmon, can help in weight loss, lower cholesterol and improve overall health, according to researchers and dieticians. Depression - Though several studies have confirmed the link between fish intake and depression risk, it is unclear exactly what causes the lowered depression risk. Some experts think that fish oil blocks the abnormal signaling in the brain that is present in mania and depression. Vision - Studies show that a moderate intake of fish -- one to three servings a month -- may protect against age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the leading cause of irreversible blindness in the United States. AMD usually affects people over age 60 and affects central vision -- so although victims of the disease don't usually go blind, the condition complicates daily activities such as reading and driving. |
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What are the benefits of eating canned tuna? What is MyGourmet Tuna's Dolphin-Safe policy? What does Dolphin-Safe mean? What is the shelf-life of MyGourmet Tuna? Can MyGourmet Tuna be frozen? Is there mercury in canned tuna? Who monitors the levels of mercury in our food supply? Is there MSG in any of MyGourmet Tuna products? What is Omega-3? How do I contact you? General FAQ Fish Fights Other Diseases Which Fish have more Mercury? |
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Which Fish Have More Mercury? All fish contain some mercury, but you should avoid eating too much high-mercury fish. Here's the limit on how much adults should consume:
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