Spotlight Recipes: Tuna Time

Whether it's from the can or a fresh steak, tuna works for more than just the mayo-sodden salad. Try these healthy recipes.
Tuna Quesadillas

Whether it's from the can or a fresh steak, tuna works for more than just the mayo-sodden salad. Have some tonight and you'll get a good dose of protein and energy-boosting B-vitamins. If you opt for the canned stuff, choose chunk light tuna (it has less mercury) that's packed in water.

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