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.

Ideally, the purpose of a snack is to keep us nourished and ‘on our toes’ until our next meal - SO - it should be occasional, small, tasty, nutritious, filling, fresh, transportable and quick - and preferably, it should NOT be a response to a sugar craving, an answer to boredom or a totally mindless moment! That’s when most of us come undone and somehow or another, the pounds start accumulating around our waistline!

To get the maximum nourishment from the said snack, perhaps you might like to download my suggestions, stick those you fancy on your mobile phone which may become your ‘go to’ and hopefully never find yourself in that place where a packet of crisps or a chocolate bar are the only options!