Slim Down Waists and Fatten Pockets with SAFCOL!

Online, September 30, 2009 (Newswire.com) - (City of Industry, CA) During a time where people are looking for deals and bargain shopping to get the most bang out of their buck, SAFCOL provides a healthy solution for bodies and wallets. People are looking to stay in shape economically and efficiently. SAFCOL makes maintaining a healthy diet fun, simple, and inexpensive with their line of mouthwatering all-natural and dolphin safe tuna.

Coined as an athlete food, tuna provides essential benefits for a strong body and healthy mind. One of the keys to staying energized and at peak performance is have a well-balanced diet. Loaded with health benefits, SAFCOL offers tasty and easy way to stay fit with a variety of tantalizing flavors including: Light Tuna with Spicy Onion, Light Tuna with Oven Dried Tomato and Basil, Chunk Light Tuna with Lemon and Pepper, Chunk Light Tuna with Tomato Salsa, Chunk Light Tuna with Spicy Chili (Chipotle), Chunk Light Tuna with Sweet Chili Sauce, and Light Tuna Spread (3 pack).

Michelle Thompson, MS, health and wellness expert and personal chef, describes the advantages of including tuna in a healthy diet. She says tuna offers the following health attributes:

Omega-3 fatty acids contribute to healthy brain development, improve circulation and reduce inflammation resulting from exercise and competition. Omega-3s also improve energy levels and have many heart health benefits.

Selenium, a powerful antioxidant found in tuna, can help bolster the immune system and thwart colds and flu that can result when heavy training impairs the immune system.

B vitamins in tuna maintain and build red blood cells and increase energy levels, which is much needed during the most grueling of workouts.

Vitamin D, also found in tuna, helps to build strong bones. In the article Are you at risk of a vitamin D deficiency?, author Christine Cristiano reports that studies indicate vitamin D is also essential in helping the body fight infection and combat cancer as well as plays a protective role against multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases.

Lean protein is essential to building lean muscle mass and providing the body with energy. Research shows that eating protein-rich foods like canned tuna can help with satiety and slow down digestion, keeping you fuller longer and leaving you less likely to eat more calories at your next meal.

Low in fat and calories, tuna is a great substitute for meats and dairy products that are higher in saturated fats and trans fatty acids.

"Constantly being on-the-go takes a toll on maintaining a healthy diet", says Lisa Valderrama. "I'm so glad I found SAFCOL's tuna line. Being able to just toss a can or pouch in my bag allows me to keep up with my schedule with the comfort of knowing that I have a low fat, energy-packed meal that's good for me and tastes good."

Perfectly proportioned and priced at less than $2 per can or pouch, SAFCOL offers an easy and thrifty way to slim down. SAFCOL is conveniently packaged, allowing for a quick meal or snack on-the-go. Great to throw in a purse, school lunch, or gym bag, SAFCOL's tuna is ideal for balancing a hectic schedule and budget while having a nutritious diet.

"As a corporate executive, I know what it feels like to not have time for a healthy lunch", says Jack Tan, CEO of SAFCOL. "I am proud to be able to provide a healthy and great tasting product for all people, no matter their level of income. At SAFCOL, we believe that eating healthy should be delicious, fun and easy."

Offering a large selection of mouthwatering flavors, SAFCOL has created a new way to diet without sacrificing any taste or extra expense. Indulge in the taste of the sea with the recipe below.

SAFCOL Oven Dried Tomato & Basil Tuna, Mix Green Salad
This salad created using SAFCOL® Gourmet on the go Light Tuna with Oven Dried Tomato & Basil Tuna in Spring Water (only 0.5g of fat and 22g of protein), creates a healthy salad that doesn't compromise taste.

Ingredients
• SAFCOL® Gourmet on the Go Tuna with Oven Dried Tomato & Basil
• 3 cups mixed salad greens
• 4 oz burrata cheese round (cut in half)
• 5-6 candied pecans
• 10-12 golden raisins
• ½ cup balsamic dressing
• salt and pepper (optional)

Place burrata cheese in a bowl, add salt and pepper (if desired) and top dressing on cheese. Mix salad greens, pecans, raisins, and SAFCOL® Gourmet on the Go Tuna with Oven Dried Tomato & Basil in Spring Water in the bowl, toss with dressing, and serve.

About SAFCOL®
SAFCOL's rich history extends back to 1945 when a group of lobster fishermen founded the South Australian Fishermen's Co-op Limited. Today, SAFCOL® has introduced award winning, premium food products throughout the world with offices located in the U.S., Greece, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia. What began as a humble collaboration of a group of fishermen has evolved to become an international supplier of premium products. SAFCOL® carries on their proud tradition of their global quest for great taste and a healthy lifestyle.

For more information please visit www.safcolusa.com. For media related inquiries, please contact Jen Woo of Christie Communications at 805-962-1347 or via email at [email protected].

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