In an era when heart disease is spiraling and obesity has become an epidemic, the American Heart Association (AHA), one of our country's preeminent public health organizations, has once again called on Americans to make fish an essential part of a healthy diet. The AHA also recommended eating at least two servings of fish per week in its June 2006 guidelines. Canned tuna is an excellent choice for one of your fish meals because it is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, high in protein and low in saturated fats and calories.

Recent studies, including Dr. Hibbeln's report published last week in The Lancet and the National Academy of Science's Institute of Medicine October 2006 report, reinforce AHA's conclusion that the health benefits outweigh the risks - particularly for women - when it comes to seafood consumption.

The AHA's recommendations, released yesterday, urge women and their doctors to address early on the risks of heart disease and stroke brought on by an unhealthy lifestyle. The U.S. Tuna Foundation strongly concurs with these recommendations and encourages women to consult with their doctors and to include more fatty fish, like canned tuna, in their diets.

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