Seafood Made Simple: This sardine shakshuka is the perfect brain food breakfast

Oily fish are superfoods for the brain

Having seafood for breakfast is an excellent way to get oily fish into your diet and an excellent way to start the day. Picture: Chani Anderson

Fish such as sardines, trout, salmon, mackerel, herring, tuna, eels and anchovies are linked with so many health benefits. These fish are high in protein, minerals and omega-3 fatty acids.

Omega-3 fatty acids are vital for brain development, function and protection. Studies have found that people who eat a healthy dose of oily fish have bigger brains!