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There’s truly nothing like biting into a crispy, salty, cheesytuna melt.

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The toasty bread, the savory fish, the melty cheeseit’s like heaven on earth in one sandwich.

But isn’t eating fat bad for you?

This amount of omega-3 fatty acids has been linked to reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease.

According toCleveland Clinic, a 3-ounce serving of albacore tuna contains 1.5 grams of omega-3 fatty acids.

So take this as a sign to make a toasty tuna melt for dinner.

Or how about whipping up one of these13 Healthy Recipes to Make With Canned Tuna!