14/10/2026
Are you getting enough omega‑3 in your everyday meals? This OCD Awareness Week, I’m highlighting nutrition as one part of looking after our brains and mental wellbeing.
Look at both what you could add and what you could have less often. Include more oily fish, such as salmon, sardines and mackerel, along with walnuts, chia seeds and ground flaxseeds, while cutting back on frequent deep-fried foods and packaged snacks made with corn oil.
Omega‑6 fats are essential too. Foods such as eggs and avocado can be part of a nutritious eating pattern, so this is about the foods you choose and the overall balance—not avoiding omega‑6 altogether.
Oily fish provides EPA and DHA, while walnuts and seeds provide the plant omega‑3 ALA. DHA contributes to normal brain function, which is one reason to give these foods a regular place in your meals.
Start with your next food shop and make a few practical changes you can keep up. Looking after your nutrition is a worthwhile part of looking after yourself.
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