Chicken of the Sea’s New Healthy Selections Provide a Simple Solution for Rising Food Costs
Company Provides Needed Nutrients Through Healthy Seafood in Pouches
SAN DIEGO – July 23, 2008 –
As the rise in food costs forces some people to
shy away from nutritious options like seafood, Chicken
of the Sea International is introducing a cost-effective
solution to help get the recommended two servings
of fish each week.
Healthy Selections tuna pouches – the newest
addition to Chicken of the Sea’s line of convenient,
shelf-stable seafood – are an excellent source
of much-needed nutrients, such as heart-healthy omega-3
fatty acids, protein and vitamin D, and when eaten
regularly can help improve overall health.
Health benefits associated with Healthy Selections
include improved memory retention, support of healthy
joints and promotion of healthy lungs, skin, muscles
and eyes. What is more, because seafood is low
in saturated fat and calories, it can help cut down
on the risks associated with obesity, diabetes and
heart disease.
The pouches, which come in 3- and 7.1-ounce
options, are available in pre-drained albacore white
tuna and light tuna varieties and boast only 60 calories
per serving. Suggested retail price for light tuna
is 99 cents to $1.09 for 3-ounce pouches and $1.89
to $1.99 for 7.1-ounce pouches, while suggested retail
price for albacore white tuna is $1.49 to $1.59 for
3-ounce pouches and $2.59 to $2.79 for 7.1-ounce pouches. The
affordability of Healthy Selections makes it an easy
way for people to eat healthy, while watching
their pocketbooks.
In April 2008, nationwide food costs made
their biggest price increase in 18 years, with the
U.S. Labor Department predicting food prices to continue
to rise at a rate of 6.3 percent. This increase
in cost has affected many people’s purchase
decisions, causing consumers to cut corners when grocery
shopping and opt for cheaper, and sometimes less healthy,
options.
“As a variety of factors such as rising gas and food
prices continue to send consumers looking for ways to save, it is
important people do not choose unhealthy choices, but instead opt
for healthful and affordable options,” said registered dietician
Sharon McNerney. “Healthy Selections is a great choice
for all consumers, as it is helps meet their nutritional needs and
costs less than fresh fish and other protein sources.”
Health experts such as the American Heart
Association, American Medical Association, American
Diabetes Association and USDA all recommend eating
seafood twice a week to help improve health.
To learn more about Healthy Selections, please
visit www.chickenofthesea.com.
Those interested
in finding out more about the health benefits of fish,
including the advantages of the eating fish twice
a week, should visit
www.TwiceAWeekForBetterHealth.com.
A seafood category leader, Chicken of the Sea
provides a variety of shelf-stable seafood products,
including tuna, salmon, crab, shrimp, oysters, clams,
mackerel and sardines. The Chicken of the Sea
brand and famous Mermaid icon are among the most recognized
brands in America.