A Neuroscientist’s Go-To Salad Recipe For A Positive Mood

As for the toppings: According to Amen, the more colorful your salad the better. “For lunch, I had a big salad with red and orange bell peppers, cucumbers, and olives,” he says. Each of these comes with its fair share of benefits (red bell peppers, for example, contain antioxidants1 like beta-carotene, lycopene, and lots of vitamin C), but feel free to toss on any vegetables you have on hand. Chances are, they’ll contain brain-healthy vitamins and minerals as well.