The Wonders of Big Fish Meals

I'm sure you know tuna.

If beans make good substitute for meat, tuna is a well-known substitute to other seafood and steaks. In any method tuna is cooked, it always yield a wonderful fish meal.

Grill it, steam it, broil it, fry it, and even smoke it. Take your leftover grilled tuna for fresh tuna salad with pineapple bits, they are not just delicious but remarkably relishing, you can't ask for more! Canned tuna in edible oils, brine, and spring water is probably the world's most favorite pick for a fish salad, fish-filled sandwiches and as quick fish meals, and take note, they are very healthy. Canned tuna is rich in protein, low in fat and calories and is an excellent source of the essential omega-3 fatty acids which help to lower blood pressure and cholesterol.

In a similar way, salmon is accepted among the most delicious fish as noted by our experienced fishermen friends. Regarded as king of the waters, salmon is great from poached, grilled, broiled, steamed, fried, to oven-baked. They are considered very rich source of the essential Omega-3 fatty, acids, amino acids and high quality proteins and vitamins our body needs for optimum health. Recent studies confirmed the consideration of salmon as part of a diet can help prevent a heart disease.

Beans as Substitute

I actually did not expect that my running out of dollars led me to the wonders of beans and legumes as great substitute to meat. Realizing this brought me back to memories of how Mom used beans as a substitute for meat in some of our meals.

More than just a meat substitute, beans are nature's rich food sent for healthy eating. Unlike meat, they are high in protein, low in fat and are completely cholesterol-free. Being the best source of folate, potassium, and iron, beans are relatively exceptional in its high levels of free radical scavenging antioxidants. It's high fiber content means that beans are digested slowly, keeping you satisfied longer. On the average, a half cup of beans contains a more or less 6 grams of fiber. That’s about a quarter of the recommended daily intake. Plus, beans are low in sugar, so just the perfect food for people in sugar diet.

I believe beans have made their way into different cuisines around the world, from zesty dips and sauces to delicious dinner salads. So do your body good by enjoying the richness of high-fiber beans as substitute to some of your meats.