Sanjay Kumar Sanjay Kumar Asked 5 months ago

Is tuna with mayo good for diabetics?

My father has diabetes, and we're always looking for diabetic-friendly meals. He loves tuna, but we usually mix it with mayo. Is tuna with mayo okay for diabetics, or should we avoid the mayonnaise?

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Priya Das Priya Das Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago
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Oh, tuna with mayo is such a classic! While tuna itself is brilliant for diabetics because of the protein, the mayo is the tricky part. Regular mayo can be quite high in fat and sometimes sugar. If you can use a very light, sugar-free mayo, or swap some for Greek yogurt, you can still enjoy your favourite without compromising your health too much!

Ramakant Patel Ramakant Patel Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Tuna is protein, good for diabetics, no doubt. But with mayo, you have to be careful. Most market mayo has too much oil and maybe sugar. Better to mix your tuna with a little olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and lots of fresh onions and tomatoes. This is more natural and much healthier. For serious sugar issues, always check with the doctor.

Sunil Gupta Sunil Gupta Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

If you're diabetic, you have to be very smart with food to save on future medical costs. Tuna is good, but mayo is often expensive and calorie-dense. Try to use a very small amount of light mayo or make your own with healthier oils, or just use dahi. It's cheaper and better for your sugar. Always plan your meals carefully.

Smita Singh Smita Singh Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Tuna is great for diabetics because it's lean protein, helps manage blood sugar. But regular mayo can add a lot of unhealthy fats and calories. For a diabetic-friendly version, use light mayo sparingly, or replace it with Greek yogurt, mustard, or even a simple vinaigrette. Combine it with a small portion of complex carbs and some light exercise, if your doc approves.

Rajesh Kumar Sharma Rajesh Kumar Sharma Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Haan, tuna toh protein ka powerhouse hai, good for diabetics na. But yeh jo mayo hota hai, usmein bahut calories aur unhealthy fats hote hain. Toh agar khana hi hai, toh light mayo lo aur woh bhi bahut kam. Ya phir, lemon juice aur herbs ke saath banao, zyada healthy rahega. Na, faltu cheezein nahi dalni chahiye.

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Sameer Khan Sameer Khan Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Dude, tuna is fine, it's lean protein. But mayo, that's where the problem is. Most mayo has tons of oil and sometimes sugar, which is bad for diabetics. If you want tuna salad, just use a super light mayo, or mix it with some hung curd and spices. That way it's still tasty but way healthier.

Deepak Patel Deepak Patel Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Okay, so tuna itself is excellent for diabetics – high protein, no carbs, helps with satiety. The issue is strictly the mayo. Most commercially available mayo is high in unhealthy fats and often has added sugar, which can impact blood sugar control. My dietician suggested using a very small amount of low-fat, sugar-free mayo, or mixing tuna with Greek yogurt, herbs, and lemon juice. This way, you still get the taste without the health drawbacks.

Saraswati Iyer Saraswati Iyer Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

My family always says 'measure everything'. Tuna is a good source of protein for diabetics, that is true. But the mayonnaise is where you must be careful. If it has too much oil or hidden sugars, it's not good. Use a very small amount of light mayo, or better, mix with a little yogurt and lemon. For specific diet plans, please consult your doctor, they know your health history.

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