When I was a student going through my nutrition classes, I had the opportunity to work with Evelyn Tribole for a year on her book, The Ultimate Omega-3 Diet. I would spend hours sorting through research articles, looking at how many milligrams of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids certain foods contain, and test out some high-omega-3 recipes with her. It was fun times, and I was stoked when I saw my name in the acknowledgments section of her published book. I was in the bookstore and said a big “woohoo!” while an old man gave me an annoyed stare and walked away from me (I mean, it’s a bookstore, people, not a library).
One thing definitely stuck though – I’m always trying to eat foods that beat inflammation, such as fruits and veggies rich in antioxidants, and walnuts, flaxseed, and fatty fish chock-full of omega-3s. Omega-3s are touted to support brain function, reduce triglyceride levels, fight against inflammation, and reduce risk of heart disease, amongst other things. I think prevention is definitely key – the more strides you make towards bettering your health now, the more life you can enjoy.
Brain Food Breakfast
1/2 100% whole-wheat bagel, toasted
1 1/2 Tbsp fat-free or 1/3-less fat cream cheese, softened
2 oz smoked salmon
A sprinkle of capers
Freshly cracked black pepper
A few slivers of thinly sliced red onion (I could do without it – no need for onion breath in the morning!)
1. Assembly: Spread the cream cheese on the bagel and add slices of smoked salmon. Top with capers and black pepper, and red onion if you so desire. 
Great post! I’m a teacher and I am always preaching to them the importance of a healthy breakfast before an exam. Now I have something else to share with them.
Thank you for your nice comment! Yes, definitely tell your kids to eat some breakfast! Then you benefit because they won’t go hypoglycemic in the middle of the morning and lose concentration on you!
Oh… this is Michael’s idea of a tasty breakfast!
Thought you would be interested in this short omega-3 video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIgNpsbvcVM
Thank you Susan! Definitely will check out your books, and your recipes too!
love the pictures on your blog.
Cream cheese and smoke salmon is one of my fav fillings but i haven’t tried it with capers
Thanks for sharing this. I’ve recently come to the conclusion (with the help of all the studies out there) that inflammation is the root of all evil! What a great experience it must have been working on that book.
Hi fellow nutrition nerd:) Thanks for visiting my blog. I haven’t had a chance to read the ADA position paper yet, but I’ve heard a few people have had some negative reactions to it. What did you think about it?