Our mental health is complex and obscure,
There is no simple truth for how we feel;
Depression does not have a catch-all cure,
But can we swallow comfort from a meal?
The fatty acids of Omega three,
Are found in fish and help to fight despair;
Omega six in food does not agree
With building and protecting our welfare.
Within the Torres Strait there are two isles,
Whilst one has fish, the other has fast food;
In measuring their mental traits in trials,
The healthy folk displayed a better mood.
This research shows you cannot hope to cheat
The simple truth of being what you eat.
Omega six in food does not agree.
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