Creative juices not flowing? Reeling in fresh ideas could be as simple as switching up your morning meal
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01 CATCH OF THE DAY
02 MORNING GLORY
MIND NEWSFEED 06/23
Not long after kung-fu kicking an abusive spectator during a Manchester United match against Crystal Palace, the footballer Eric Cantona told a room full of journalists, ‘When the seagulls follow the trawler, it’s because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea.’ His gnomic explanation of his actions – which resulted in a lengthy FA ban – has confounded fans and pundits for some 28 years. Whatever he meant, though, one thing is true: whether you’re a seagull or not, any trawler hauling the delicious, omega-3-rich fish is well worth paying attention to.
According to a recent study of middle-aged adults conducted by scientists at the University of Texas, a diet rich in long-chain omega-3s (known as EPA and DHA) can boost mental function. Researchers linked higher levels of these fatty acids with larger hippocampal volumes and, perhaps as a result, an improved ability to grasp complex ideas.
The link between omega-3 consumption and better thinking has long been established among elderly populations; significantly, the new paper suggests that its brain-sharpening effect could extend to younger men, too. So, park your morning oats and crack open a tin of sardines – among t
