Here’s the fun part: you can keep your tuna habit and stay safe. Mix it up with other low-mercury fish like salmon, trout, or canned light mackerel (it’s like tuna’s hipster cousin). Also, skip the “aged” or large tuna—the bigger the fish, the more mercury it carries.
Try draining the tuna and rinsing it with water—this can reduce a tiny bit of mercury. Or pair it with foods high in selenium, like Brazil nuts or sunflower seeds. Selenium is like mercury’s grumpy roommate: it blocks the bad vibes.
And for the love of your taste buds, make it fun! Add tuna to avocado toast, mix it with Greek yogurt instead of mayo, or toss it into a salad. You’re not a robot eating tuna paste—you’re a culinary artist with a can opener.
