The only way I can eat tuna is with mayonaise, and lots of it. It can't be fat free stuff here, we're talking like 300 calories of pure fat real deal mayonaise everytime. I eat this usually once a day because I'm a broke college student and it's the cheapest best tasting protein I can get (well when mixed with mayo anyway). The problem is I'm one of those skinny guys that has flab on my abs and all this mayo can't be helping me. So what are some alternatives? Don't say fat free mayo because it's not happening.

I feel your pain. I told myself that if it slid off the knife when I put it in the jar I wasn't eating it. I think you have to take small steps here and at least try the light mayo. I swore I would never do light or fat free ever but I made the swith to light mayo and just recently after seeing this site tried fat free again. After two tuna sandwiches I think I can make it work. It may depend on the brand as well. No one said sacrifice was easy. I can tell you one thing I'm not looking forward to my egg whites only egg salad with fat free mayo. That's the next sacrifice.

Perhaps someone else has some good suggestions. :gl:

I'm the same way, I can't eat dry tuna. If you can't adjust to light or fat-free mayo, try cutting down on the amount of mayo you add to each can. I add 2 tbsp. of mayo (200 calories of fat :p ) to each can, and that's about as dry as I can take it. You just gotta adjust your diet to account for all that fat. It's the only thing I eat all day that has that much fat, so it balances out.

I'm a tuna everyday guy also but I do use the fat-free mayo. To make it more tasty I squirt some mustard and throw in some pickle relish. That seems to make it moist and good enough to eat.

The only way I can eat tuna is with mayonaise, and lots of it. It can't be fat free stuff here, we're talking like 300 calories of pure fat real deal mayonaise everytime. I eat this usually once a day because I'm a broke college student and it's the cheapest best tasting protein I can get (well when mixed with mayo anyway). The problem is I'm one of those skinny guys that has flab on my abs and all this mayo can't be helping me. So what are some alternatives? Don't say fat free mayo because it's not happening.

i tried all the fat free mayonaise out there until i found one i liked. there are a few good ideas in the recipe forum for tuna. at least i know i'm not the only i'm also a skinny guy with belly flab, i know how you feel and it sucks :(

Well I tried some stuff called smart heart, couldn't even finish it was just so bad. I actually don't eat a lot of fat at all, the mayo is where the bulk of it comes from. But still, it's pure fat and they say 6 packs are built in the kitchen, not the gym.

I do the following

1 Can "no sodium added" tuna (tongol actually) from trader joes drained
1 tbsp canola oil
2 tbsp grey poupon mustard
chopped onion

eat that on "Ak Mok" crackers

In fact I had some tonight when I got home from the gym, along w/ a protein/glutamine/creatine shake.

great stuff, you gotta get rid of the mayo, I used to be the same way, but I'd rather have definition all over than eat some tuna w/ mayo any day.

Lowfat yogurt (plain) with some lemon juice is a pretty good replacement for mayo, and you get all the protein there too.

Sorry man the Mayo has to go. That is just right out B - A - D for you.
I am a huge tuna mayo fan and though I'm sad to see it go my gut and my heart will not miss it. :D

Agreed. The mayo has got to go. This is a must.

Have you tried eating the pre-drained flavored tuna pouches? You can buy them in lemon zest and hickory smoked flavors. Plus they are super handy, all you need is a fork. Only drawnback is their a bit expensive ~$2.

But, if your totally convinced you cannot eat tuna plain, you could try:

Lemon juice and pepper

hot sauce and pepper

Dijon, and Relish Tuna and spaghetti sauce

Try albacore plain

Hope this helps.

I eat tuna & mayo every day of the week. The mayo I use to make it is called "Just 2 Good". It's made by Hellman's as well, but is only 2g fat per serving with 25 calories. I honestly don't even taste the difference between it and regular mayo. You might want to try it. It has a Green lid.

For those who can't eat tuna, I recommend boneless, skinless chicken breast. The macronutrients are similar and the chicken is much easier to eat than the tuna (for most people).

I can't stand tuna or mayonaise, so I just eat chicken (and plenty of it). It's more expensive, but you can get a bag of ~20 breasts for a fair price at most grocery stores.

Maybe you can try it with light ranch dressing. I like it with hot sauce. But if you can only eat it with mayo then your better off not eating it at all. Chicken is the way to go!

For those who can't eat tuna, I recommend boneless, skinless chicken breast. The macronutrients are similar and the chicken is much easier to eat than the tuna (for most people).

I can't stand tuna or mayonaise, so I just eat chicken (and plenty of it). It's more expensive, but you can get a bag of ~20 breasts for a fair price at most grocery stores.


yo for a college student on a series restricted budget tuna is hella cheaper then boneless chicken breasts. i agree though chicken tastes better.

I would just eat some real Tuna. If you ever see a Tuna get gutted, it basically has a giant portion of red muscle tissue. Then there is this gross gray stuff on the muscle. Thats what they can, and thats what people can't manage to eat without covering it in unhealthy fats. If you it the real deal tuna, thats the nice red muscle portion you don't need mayo at all. It tastes completely different, but when seasoned and seared its delicious on its own. Some wasabi wouldnt hurt nutrition or flavor.

If you eat the prepackaged drained tuna watch out for the ones that pack way too much sodium.

for one package of good tuna i can get two cans of ghetto tuna.

quality is always expensive.


just like a mac.

Avacodo, (natures mayonnaise) and spicy mustartd. Cant's beat it.

quality is always expensive.


just like a mac.

Oh boy.... :rolleyes:

I have cut myself down to one tbsp of mayo for a can of tuna. I use the canola may which is still full of calories and fat but at least the fat should be a bit healthier and 1 tbsp is a lot less than I used to use (90 calories - 10 grams fat). I'm thinking I can cut it down further at this point. Just try to wean yourself off it. Figure out how much you put on now and then decrease it by 1/3 and try that for while and then cut some more out. Don't try to go from covered in mayo to mayo free.

Also, for the poor students is tuna really cheaper than chicken? I'm talking buying it raw in a large pack where you have to skin it and maybe get rid of the bones yourself. But you can freeze it and it isn't too much per pound - like $2/lbs. and even if the skinless boneless isn't too much more. Haven't done the calculations but I always thought tuna was a bit pricey but then again I don't like the super cheap tuna.

Whoracle Get your self some Salsa dip and mix it in, its heavenly and best of all its 100% fat free.

I think everyone should try this and the salsa dip is quite cheap too cost you about 1.7$ a tub


for one package of good tuna i can get two cans of ghetto tuna.

quality is always expensive.


just like a mac.:eek:

Tuna is like 69 cents to 1.29 at most grocery stores and sometimes if its on sale they'll have a buy one get one free sale. They're roughly 30+ grams of protein per can as well. Sometimes those frozen chicken breasts go on sale for 9.99 or 8.99 which then equal out to 75 cents to a 1.20 for each 4oz breasts (usually there's 10-12 in a pack). So mudphud is right chicken really isn't that much more expensive. On the side note you have to cook chicken which might be a big turn off for a lot of students especially if you live in a dorm with a shared kitchen.

Hmmmm tuna.

I can open the can, drain the liquid and shovel it down. A bit dry, but then, that's what water's for.:drool:

I've found though I can find the tuna easier to eat "dry" when, after drained, I add a tblspoon of extra virgin olive oil to the can. Hmm, now that's tasty~!:eat:

But what about some olive oil mayonaise, or soy-based fat free Nayonaise? Some of that stuff, mixed with some sweet relish, a little lemon juice, and maybe some cayenne pepper. Hmmm........:jumping:

Slightly off topic but: When people talk about eating Tuna with pasta, what sauce are they using (if any).

I love my tuna and will definately start the whole lemon instead of mayo thing (provided I drown it in black pepper).... :drool:

I'd assume it would taste good with any sauce really whether its a tomato based sauce or a cream sauce. When I went to Italy I wanted to try spaghetti in Italy just to see what kind of difference in taste it is. Sure enough the 4 times I ordered it in different restaurants NONE of them served it with meat they all served it with tuna and meatballs. I thought it was strange but it tasted fantastic.

Add vinegar and Salt and Pepper. I like it like this and with Mayo, the Salsa sounds good too.

I always just add 1 tbsp of olive oil and some vinegar. Might try some seasoning also for a change.

I eat tuna & mayo every day of the week. The mayo I use to make it is called "Just 2 Good". It's made by Hellman's as well, but is only 2g fat per serving with 25 calories. I honestly don't even taste the difference between it and regular mayo. You might want to try it. It has a Green lid.


I got this stuff the other day and didn't notice until i gotr home that it has high fructose corn syrup in it. Unfortunely (for me anyway) i won't use it and have been sticking to the Lite Mayo instead. I use 1 tablespoon (40cals of fat) per 2 cans of tuna and don't think thats going to derail anything.

I don't see what the big deal is regarding protein + fat together.

i'll do tuna and mayo together, i'm just careful with how much mayo i use. I use the hellmans canola based mayo first of all, it is loaded with polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats as opposed to tons of saturated fats first off. so they are healthy fats.

second off, i buy a little $.99 tube of wasabi paste, and i mix up the wasabi with the tunna and just a little bit of mayo.

BAM ULTIMATE TUNA BATTLE. get some nori rolls and you've got a bitchin P+F meal!!

I don't see what the big deal is regarding protein + fat together.

i'll do tuna and mayo together, i'm just careful with how much mayo i use. I use the hellmans canola based mayo first of all, it is loaded with polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats as opposed to tons of saturated fats first off. so they are healthy fats.

second off, i buy a little $.99 tube of wasabi paste, and i mix up the wasabi with the tunna and just a little bit of mayo.

BAM ULTIMATE TUNA BATTLE. get some nori rolls and you've got a bitchin P+F meal!!

MMMM almost a spicy tuna roll. I think its cuz mayo doesn't really have any nutritional value except for some saturated fat which of course too much of it is bad for us. Some also contain hydrogenated oil which is very very bad. In moderation its not too hard too incorporate in your diet but usually we like to smother it cuz it surely makes sandwiches, tuna, salads taste much better.

I usually add Salsa (homemade) to mine, a little relish and marinade it with lemon juice.. instant ceviche:drool:

Maybe one of the recipes here (besides the ones including non-fat/low-fat mayo) speaks to you.... http://www.stellaskitchen.com/CannedTunaRecipes.html :tu:

I had the same issue with "dry" tuna. Was ok for the first few months but then I s tarted to almost throw up..

So tried a lot of sauces but nothing really helped.

Now since I am a guy and lazy I dont want too much dishes to clean after I have eaten.

So, 1 medium bowl, 1 fork, 1 tuna can 150g, 2 spoons of mashed potatoes.

mix everything down in the bowl. Add some pepper or chili powder.

voila.. easy as a pancake and tastes great!

Ok, one might argue that the mashed potato isnt that good (no butter or anything just some extra hot water) but need a few carbs too.

:eat:

I add the following to my tuna:
1. Chopped onions, jalapenos, carrots, celery
2. Little bit of fat-free mayo
3. 1-2 tbsp of my home-made "asian" dressing (which I also use on salads)
4. And, sometimes deli mustard

Tastes awesome!

For my "asian" dressing:
1. Lot of vinegar (rice or white)
2. 1 tbsp of sesame oil
3. Splenda
4. Salt&Pepper