Zacatecas tuna, a sweet way to pamper your health
- Experts from Zacatecas Health Department recommend consumption of summer fruits
- It is a fruit rich in betaine, an antioxidant, anti-cancer and anti-aging substance.
Zach Zacatecas on July 27, 2023 – For Governor David Monreal Ávila, ensuring the well-being of citizens is a top priority, hence the importance of fostering a culture of self-care and developing healthy habits such as proper nutrition, which is why, through the Secretariat for Health (SSZ ), nutrition experts recommend frequent consumption of tuna in the diet this season.
According to Daniela González Díaz, nutritionist at SSZ, the fruit is an excellent snack option between meals in a weight-control diet plan, since a single fruit provides only about 40 calories; their fiber, he recalls, They are high in content to give you a feeling of satiety, and they are also high in water; therefore, they are allies in the fight against dehydration.
He stresses that they contain high amounts of vitamin C, potassium, calcium and phosphorus. It is recommended for people suffering from gastritis, indigestion, heartburn, or other stomach ailments, as consumption of it reduces stomach acid production and eases discomfort from ulcers.
He mentioned that the bright and eye-catching color of this fruit is because they contain a substance called betaine, which is an antioxidant and has anti-aging and anti-cancer functions. By eating them, we can prevent metabolic disease. Diseases such as overweight, obesity, cholesterol, high triglycerides, and type 2 diabetes. 2. Then, contrary to what people think, eating tuna helps regulate blood sugar levels.
It is believed that eating tuna can cause constipation due to its high seed content, but this is actually a myth as the seeds are a source of fiber and have the opposite effect than imagined.
Zacatecas is a large producer of cacti across the country, mostly from southeastern cities like Pinos. It is a very versatile fruit as it can be used to make various preparations such as jams, jellies, fresh water, ice cream, syrupy compotes, tuna cheese and even liqueurs.
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