Carrot Avocado Salmon Tuna Wrap

​(Prep Time:  15 minutes)
         INGREDIENTS:    
3-4 Romaine Hearts
1 can of Wild Planet Tuna
1 can of Wild Planet Salmon
1 ½ tablespoons of                         mayonnaise
1 tsp of Dill seasoning
1 tsp Celery seeds
1 tsp Onion Powder
1 tsp Garlic Powder
½ Lemon Squeezed (juice)       
1 tbsp of relish (Optional)                                        
Pinch of Himalayan Sea Salt                              
Pinch of black or cayenne pepper

Garnish:
½ avocado
½ stick of medium size carrot (thin slice and half to garnish wrap and plate)
Sprinkle organic white cheese (I use Italian blend)
 
Instructions:
Wash the lids of the salmon and tuna before opening and draining.  With this brand, there isn’t much liquid since it’s cooked in the can during processing.  Empty salmon and tuna into a mixing bowl.  Squeeze ½ lemon over the meat.  Using a fork break up into the consistency you like your tuna.  I break up into very small pieces so chunks are visible.  I like to add my dry ingredients first.  So, add the dill and/or celery seeds, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, and sea salt.  Using my same fork I blend the seasoning into the meat.  It may seem odd but I smell the mixture.  Smell is so closely related to taste.  It lets me know if I need to add more seasoning.  The meat is cooked so you can taste if you’d like.  I like to taste after I add the mayonnaise, since this often absorbs some of the seasoning.  Now, I add the mayonnaise ½ tablespoon at a time to see if I need more based on the consistency. Blend again, then add the relish if used.  Once blended, I taste to see if I need to add anything else.  Our palates change daily so I adjust the season according to what else I am eating with the mixture.  If everything is perfect, set it aside.

The Garnish:
Cut the avocado in half.  If you need help on that take a look at this video it’s very helpful:  https://youtu.be/aGMKAhCRQ8Y.  Take one side and using a spoon scoop deeply to remove the fruit with a perfect shape.  Once out, put the fruit seed side down and slice into thin pieces (about 1/4” thick).  Set aside. Wash and slice carrots into ¼ size slices.  Save three of the initial slices and set aside.  Take the rest of the carrots and slice into four thinner slices.  Now take the three slices and cut them in half.  You can use shredded carrots.  I use fresh organic carrots.  I have not yet found organic shredded carrots and baby carrots are not an option for me.  They are a GMO product.
To Serve:
Wash romaine lettuce pieces and place on each plate.  Scoop the Salmon/Tuna into the lettuce boats spreading out to fill the piece.  Then, alternate thin sliced carrots and avocado pieces along the top of the wrap.  Then sprinkle cheese on top as you like.  Place halved carrots around the outside of the plate.  Put pieces of avocado on inside of the plate with the wrap and lightly drop cheese to accent.

Additional notes:  sometimes I use only Salmon.  I have gotten away from tuna only because I want the Omega Oils from the Salmon.  Sometimes, I also add a boiled large organic brown egg.  If so, I separate the white from the yolk.  I chop the white finely and add with dry ingredients.  I mix the yolk with the mayonnaise before adding to the tuna/salmon mixture.  It blends better.  Leftovers should keep for 4 days (3 days if egg is used) when stored in an airtight container placed in the refrigerator. 

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Additional Information:
Ensuring the best ingredients for the optimal health, I have researched each of the ingredients. 

Understanding tuna is a large fish.  The larger the fish the higher the fish is in mercury levels.  Check the brand, those higher in mercury it is not healthy to eat tuna more than 1 a week.  If eating a canned tuna lower in mercury, 3-4 servings a week can be beneficial.

Wild Planet Albacore Wild Tuna ranked “Overall Best”
“Sustainable sourced, nourishing canned tuna, ideal for Keto and Paleo diet, a rich source of Omega 3 and protein, gluten-free, non-GMO, no added water, oil or fillers, natural flavor.”  Wild Planet has tested extensively its albacore tuna over the last 16 years and has found that more than 99% of test results fall below 0.3 parts per million (ppm) total mercury, and no test result exceeded 0.4ppm. By comparison, the FDA has mandated a cautionary level of 1.0ppm.

The other ingredients are organic.  I did have to look at many labels at a variety of markets to find a suitable mayonnaise.  The organic brands I found, listed organic soybean oil as the first ingredient except one.  I do not eat anything soy.  Soybeans are  nearly entirely (93%) a genetically modified organism (GMO).  Organic soybeans or oil is a GMO soybean grown in organic conditions.   So, I found a wonderful tasting alternative mayonnaise made with sunflower oil instead.

Here’s an additional note on soy:

Soybean Oil:  New research shows soybean oil not only leads to obesity and diabetes, but could also affect neurological conditions like autism, Alzheimer's disease, anxiety, and depression. University of California – Riverside (Science daily January 17, 2020).  

• In the West, soy was used first by industries to make paper coatings, glues and even as fire-fighting foam. Around the 1950s, food companies started producing soy isolate and soy lecithin.  
• Soy is difficult to digest, which can cause gas, bloating and general discomfort. Fermented forms of soy, such as miso, tempeh or soy sauce are more easily digested than non-fermented soy foods.
• Soy can interfere with thyroid function, which may affect your metabolism.
• Soy contains phytoestrogens. These are the chemicals that can mimic estrogen in your body. I mentioned the concerns about soy's effects on puberty and on the immune system that parents of newborns have. However, adults have other reasons to be wary of the phystoestrogens in soy:
• The phystoestrogens in unfermented soy can block the absorption of minerals like calcium, magnesium and zinc. That soy milk, those protein bars and protein powders that you may use to improve your health may in fact be preventing you from building strong bones (calcium), relaxing (magnesium) or preventing the flu (zinc).
• According to Cancer Research, phytoestrogens may be carcinogenic—raising questions about the safety of consuming soy.
• Soy decreases sperm counts and testosterone levels. In 2010, Dr. Chavarro, M.D. from Harvard University, reported in the Journal of Human Reproduction that there was a strong association between men's consumption of soy and decreased sperm counts. Others have noted that testosterone levels decrease with soy consumption.