Perhaps best not to talk about the C-19 virus right now - quite enough has been said and continues to be said (for some time yet I am afraid) BUT so very many people (globally) are suffering from way more than the usual day-to-day anxiety and whilst there are a great many ‘practices’ that may help us to cope a little better, my remit has always been where diet may help. Yet again, I have to sing the praises of Omega-3s.

Researchers took data from 19 clinical trials including a total of 1,203 participants. Their findings were published in the JAMA Network Open journal. After analysis, their findings supported their initial theory. Although the studies varied significantly in the type of participants that were involved and the ways that anxiety was measured, they saw a significant reduction in anxiety in the groups treated with omega-3s compared with the placebo groups.

Most of the studies demonstrated a positive effect of omega-3 PUFAs on anxiety, even though not all effect sizes were significant. However, when the data were pooled, the combined effect was statistically significant.

There are so many suggestions in my recipe collection on this site that are rich in Omega-3s but I am particularly championing my combinations that you can put on the humble crisp bread or stuff into a half an avocado - breakfast, lunch or as a snack. I am more than a little over-zealous about including some sort of Omega-3 foods in as many of your meals and snacks as you can but if you suspect that you are not getting enough (which few people do) I encourage you to take a supplement… 2 of my favourites are Eskimo-3 Extra by Nutri and Dr Mercola’s Krill Oil .

If you are prone to bleeding or take anticoagulant drugs, consult your doctor.

Print off the toppings and fillings for crisp breads and the avocados and ensure that you keep it handy.

Now… the way I see it is … if grilled flat, fresh mushrooms, just-ripe avocados, smoked salmon from fish so fresh even through the smoking you can detect it and a runny, free-range organic egg are your thing - you have just happened upon the very best combination - ever!

I played around with this recipe for some considerable time and my premis was to have ‘no bread of any sort ’ to pile the other delightful ingredients upon (I suppose I must have been appealing the the ‘paleo lot’ or the ‘intermittent fasting lot’ or the ‘gluten intolerant lot’ - or dear alone knows who else!) But I certainly was not appealing to those that somehow or other believe that those foods that are rich in Omega fats (particularly Omega 3 fats) are ‘fattening’ and should be limited! Honestly, you can almost feel your nails growing, your bone mass intensifying, your heart strengthening, your hair taking on a beautiful shine and your power and energy spilling over as you savour every bite!

It has to be said - I am rather pleased with this wonderfully-filling and really health-giving dish and I would love you to try it and let me know if you have any further variations on my theme. Sometime I substitute smoked ham for the smoked salmon AND balance two poached eggs on top! - risk-taker or what??