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Healthier Tuna Melt: An Update to a Classic Favorite<\/h1>\n

Tuna sandwiches remind me of my childhood. They were one of my favorite foods, and I never grew tired of eating them. Today, I’m happy to give a bit of a nutrition upgrade to these healthier tuna melts.<\/strong> They have no mayo, a healthy serving of fresh veggies, and gluten free bread – along with a few other healthy features.<\/p>\n

I adapted this recipe from ifoodreal<\/a>, which provided the inspiration for a simple, delicious, healthful tuna melt that your family can keep coming back to.<\/p>\n

How can you make a tuna melt healthier?<\/h3>\n

This recipe gives you the gooey deliciousness of a traditional tuna melt while still helping you stick to your health and nutrition goals. There are four ways to make your tuna melt a healthier meal option, and we’ll do all of them in this meal.<\/p>\n

1. Skip the mayo<\/h4>\n

Mayonnaise is famously high in fat and calories, and many brands manufacture it with genetically modified ingredients. However, cream cheese makes an easy substitution<\/strong> for mayo, and you probably won’t even notice the difference!<\/p>\n

In this recipe, we’ll also use reduced fat items <\/strong>for both the cream cheese and cheese topping, further keeping the nutrition in check for this recipe.<\/p>\n

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2. Add a healthy veggie (or two)<\/h4>\n

Tuna often has sweet pickle added to it, and while delicious, sweet pickles are high in calories and sugar. This recipe uses fresh celery<\/strong> instead to give it that satisfying crunch.<\/p>\n

To add even more veggie power to this meal, you can also have a healthy side with your sandwich<\/strong>, such as baby carrots or slices of cucumber or zucchini.<\/p>\n

3. Use gluten free bread<\/h4>\n

Refined carbs and the gluten commonly found in breads can be difficult to digest and cause inflammation. Fortunately, with a variety of great-tasting gluten free English muffins available now, those with Celiac disease or gluten sensitivity have many options to choose from.<\/p>\n