In recent posts, I have discussed the influence of napping, poetry, travel, music, and nature on our creative expression. These common activities have an impact on our desire to inject more creativity into our lives. This month, I’m tackling the subject of diet and how food can be a positive factor in a more creative life. Let’s take a look.

A group of researchers from Aarhus University in Denmark offered “…an outlook on potential ways in which what we eat, where we eat, and how we eat might positively support creative thinking, with applications in the workplace and home. [They presented] the view that, by offering a rich multisensory experience, eating nourishes not only our bodies but our mental well-being.” They went on to state that, “If creativity is based on the process of discovering heretofore unknown links between different areas/sensory attributes, then consuming food that offers more sensorial experiences should give more opportunities for inspiration.” Although they offer compelling evidence that “…sensory information from all sensory modalities can boost creativity in different ways…and [can help] people find unexpected connections,” they conclude with a cautionary note, “There has been a dearth of research on the creativity boosting potential of eating, one of the most multisensory daily activities.”

A recent article by Christopher Osborne, Ph.D., notes that, “…research studies have uncovered evidence that certain dietary choices can boost particular types of creativity, and it is well-known that smart food choices can aid overall brain health and function – which can only help [one’s] creative output.” He goes on to state that, “…[we]........

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