ifoodreal<\/a>, which provided the inspiration for a simple, delicious, healthful tuna melt that your family can keep coming back to.<\/p>\nHow 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>\nIn 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<\/p>\n
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>\nTo 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>\n3. 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