How does the selenium in tuna help lower the risk of mercury-related problems?

[World's Healthiest Foods]() Healthy Food Tip & Recipe August 5, 2017 The George Mateljan Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation with no commercial interests or advertising. Our mission is to help you eat and cook the healthiest way for optimal health. Cantaloupe is Our Food of the Week [Cantaloupe: possible individual concerns](  Healthy Food Tip How does the selenium in tuna help lower the risk of mercury-related problems? Researchers have recently discovered that tuna contains the mineral selenium in an unusual form called selenoneine. This form of selenium plays an important role in the health of the fish by serving as an antioxidant and protecting the fish's red blood cells from free radical damage. Interestingly, it is also able to bind together with mercury compounds in the fish's body (including methyl mercury, or MeHg) and lower their risk of mercury-related problems. [Read More]( Healthy Breakfast Recipe from Day 6 of the WHFoods 7-Day Meal Plan Enjoy this recipe from Day 6 of our upcoming WHFoods 7-Day Meal Plan. We encourage you to sample the recipes that we have been (and will be) previewing over the next several weeks. They are packed with nutrition from the nutrient-rich foods found in each recipe. Each day we will share with you a special tip about the foods included in this week's recipe: Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Olive oil has long been recognized for its high percentage of monounsaturated fat. This plant contains between 70-85% of its fat in the form of oleic acid - a monounsaturated, omega-9 fatty acid. When diets low in monounsaturated fat are altered to increase the monounsaturated fat content (by replacing other oils with olive oil), research study participants tend to experience a significant decrease in their total blood cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, and LDL:HDL ratio. Recent research studies have taken these heart-healthy effects of olive oil one step further. Olive oil's monounsaturated fat content (specifically, its high level of oleic acid) has now been determined to be a mechanism linking olive oil intake to decreased blood pressure. Researchers believe that the plentiful amount of oleic acid in olive oil gets absorbed into the body, finds its way into cell membranes, changes signaling patterns at a cell membrane level (specifically, altering G-protein associated cascades) and thereby lowers blood pressure. To our knowledge, this is the first time that the monounsaturated fat content of olive oil has been linked not only to cholesterol reduction, but also to reduction of blood pressure. Mediterranean Lentil Salad Hearty lentils combine with fresh herbs and tangy balsamic vinegar in this quick and easy salad. Thursday is the meatless day in the WHFoods 7-Day Meal Plan and lentils are a great source of protein for this meatless dish.Since all ingredients are selected from our list of World's Healthiest Foods you are ensured to receive an abundance of health-protective nutrients. When we evaluated this recipe against our WHFoods recommended daily amounts It provided 350% vitamin K to promote healthy blood clotting, 89% vitamin C to help protect against excess free radical production, 84% fiber to help improve cardiovascular function including cholesterol metabolism, 40% iron to help promote oxygen transport, 38% protein to help support proper body composition and regulation of blood sugar, 38% folate to help sustain brain and nervous system activity, 37% vitamin A to support immune and inflammatory systems, 25% vitamin E to help protect against free radical damage and heart disease, and much more! Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: - 1 cup baby spinach, romaine lettuce or arugula, thinly sliced - 1 cup canned lentils, drained - 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced - 1/4 cup red bell peppers, thinly sliced - 1/4 cup tomatoes, diced - 1/4 cup parsley chopped - 1 TBS crumbled feta - 1-1/2 TBS [Mediterranean Dressing]( - 1-1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar - Sea salt and pepper to taste - Optional: 1/2 tsp fresh rosemary or oregano, chopped Directions: - Combine all ingredients except romaine in a large bowl. Gently toss in spinach or lettuce. - This salad can marinate for up to 2 hours before serving or can be eaten right after it's made. This salad keeps well for a to-go lunch. Serves 1 We would love to hear from you. Please e-mail us your rave reviews, comments, or any suggestions you might have after having tried the recipes from our powerful WHFoods 7-Day Menu, gmf@mauigateway.com. 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