Mood-Boosting Recipes That Will Leave You Energised

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The human gut is lined with more than 100 million nerve cells that send direct messages to our brain. This is why if we feed ourselves foods that make our gut unhappy, our mood is directly affected. In fact, research has shown that certain foods can substantially lift your mood, which is why we have come up with a recipe round up of mood-boosting foods.

Whole Grains To Feed Your Whole Brain

Need a pick-me-up? These wholesome recipes will elevate your mood and fuel your brain.

Bulgar Wheat, Kale & Halloumi Salad with ClemenGold Dressing

A great salad with loads of texture and crunch. Elevate with zesty ClemenGold Dressing for the ultimate midweek fix.

Recipe for Bulgar Wheat, Kale & Halloumi Salad with ClemenGold Dressing

Vegan Mixed Grain & Pulse Salad

Packed with pulses and grains, this vibrant salad will give you all the energy you need.

Recipe for Vegan Mixed Grain & Pulse Salad

Nutty Grain Salad with Bacon, Egg & Avo Oil Mayo

Pearled wheat, chickpeas and lentils come together to make this wholesome dish. Top with your protein of choice and dollop with creamy avo mayo for a hearty lunch or easy dinner.

Recipe for Nutty Grain Salad with Bacon, Egg & Avo Oil Mayo

Tabbouleh Salad

A fresh salad, filled with bulgar wheat and Mediterranean flavour. Yum!

Recipe for Tabbouleh Salad

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Roast Butternut & Quinoa Salad with Nuts & Seeds

This rustic salad with lots of nutty crunch is super delicious. Serve alongside roasted chicken or fish, or make it even better and top it with feta or vegan cheese.

Recipe for Quinoa Salad

Tomato & Coriander Curried Dhal

This red lentil dhal is not only incredibly delicious but also rich in iron and folate.

Recipe for Tomato and Coriander Dhal with Basmati Rice & Greek Yoghurt

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mood-boosting

Turkish Kisir Salad

Try this Kisir salad – a traditional and tasty Turkish side dish containing bulgar wheat, vegetables and plenty of freshness.

Recipe for Turkish Kisir Salad

Indian-spiced Chickpea & Courgette Burgers

Chickpeas are an excellent source of protein, vitamins and fibre. These burgers will fill you right up and leave you feeling energised.

Recipe for Indian-spiced Chickpea & Courgette Burgers


Mood-Boosting Fish Recipes

Packed with omega-3 fatty acids and protein, these seafood dishes are guaranteed to boost your mood.

Niçoise Salad with Poached Salmon & Sweet Mustard Dressing

This Niçoise salad is the perfect feel-good summer lunch or dinner.

Recipe for Niçoise Salad with Poached Salmon & Sweet Mustard Dressing

Salmon & Spinach Poke Bowl

This Poke Bowl is as simple to put together as it is delicious!

Recipe for Salmon & Spinach Poke Bowl

ClemenGold & Miso Glazed Trout

A wholesome seafood dish with plenty of umami flavour.

Recipe for ClemenGold & Miso Glazed Trout

Seared Tuna Burger with Avo & Edamame Smash & Wasabi Mayo

Can’t decide between sushi or burgers? This hunk of seared tuna topped with spicy wasabi mayo, hugged between two buns is what you’re after!

Recipe for Seared Tuna Burger with Avo & Edamame Smash & Wasabi Mayo

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mood-boosting

Lemongrass Salmon

The most delicious salmon recipe you’ll ever get your hands on! Salmon is one of the best mood-boosting foods out there – not only does it contain omega-3 fatty acids but also B-complex vitamins.

Recipe for Lemongrass Salmon

Nut & Seed Crusted Hake with Gnocchi

Lose the heavy batter in favour of a healthier, crunchier seed crust that’s full of good fats. Major points if your gnocchi is homemade.

Recipe for Hake Gnocchi


Loaded & Tasty Veggie Dishes

Get your fix of veggies with these mood-boosting recipes.

Shaved Lemon Broccoli & Wild Rocket Salad with Jammy Eggs

A tasty salad filled with jammy eggs and all the greens you could ask for.

Recipe for Shaved Lemon Broccoli & Wild Rocket Salad with Jammy Eggs

Brussels Sprout & Pumpkin Salad with Apple & Mint Dressing

Roasted to perfection and drizzled with a herby dressing, this yummy salad will become your go-to dinner fix.

Recipe for Brussels Sprout & Pumpkin Salad with Apple & Mint Yoghurt Dressing

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mood-boosting

Grilled Tofu Steaks with Caponata & Spicy Guacamole

A vegan sweet and sour eggplant salad with grilled tofu steaks and spicy guacamole – yum!

Recipe for Tofu Steaks 

Baked Brown Mushroom Breakfast Surprise

The best way to start your day is with this delicious breakfast that will boost your mood. Don’t forget that mushrooms are also a superfood.

Recipe for Baked Mushroom Breakfast

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mood-boosting

Braaied Caprese Brinjal Parcels

When making these bite-size flavour bombs, we suggest you make many more than you think you’ll need. You and your family will eat these right up!

Recipe for Braaied Caprese Brinjal Parcels

Broccoli Slaw with Avocado Oil Mayonnaise

A light and tasty salad that can be served as a meal or as a side dish. Broccoli is filled with iron and potassium – those good nutrients that will lift your mood.

Recipe for Broccoli Slaw with Avocado Oil Mayonnaise


Feel-good Meals

These vibrant meals will boost your mood and leave you satisfied.

Smoked Paprika Spatchcock Chicken

This chicken packs a smoky paprika punch. Easily incorporate leftovers into your fave dishes for midweek meal prep.

Recipe for Smoked Paprika Spatchcock Chicken

Pork Fillet with Rainbow Slaw & Soy-Cashew Butter Dressing

A colourful health bowl packed with protein and drizzled with a delectable soy-cashew butter dressing.

Recipe for Pork Fillet with Rainbow Slaw & Soy-Cashew Butter Dressing

Mediterranean Orzo with Chicken Thighs

A winning chicken dinner dish filled with Mediterranean flavour.

Recipe for Mediterranean Orzo with Chicken Thighs

Charred Tomato & Lemon Cottage Cheese Tartines

Tartines are such a simple lunch fix; the charred tomato and zesty cottage cheese is absolutely sensational – you can thank us later!

Recipe for Charred Tomato & Lemon Cottage Cheese Tartines

Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Parmesan Crust

This chicken dish can be summed up in three words: Protein. Protein. Protein!

Recipe for Spinach, Ricotta & Tomato Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Parmesan Crust

Lemon & Rocket Pesto Tartines with Avocado & Asparagus

All your favourite greens loaded into a zingy pesto and spread over toasted sourdough.

Recipe for Lemon & Rocket Pesto Tartines with Avocado & Asparagus


Stress-free Sweet Treats

Whether having dessert for breakfast or breakfast for dessert, these no-fuss sweet treats are healthy and delish!

Decadent Chocolate Coated Granola

Making your own granola means you can add your favourite seeds and nuts; throw chocolate into the mix for a truly mood-boosting brekkie.

Recipe for Decadent Chocolate Coated Granola

Chia & Chocolate Avocado Cups

These healthy cups make having chocolate mousse for breakfast totally acceptable.

Recipe for Chia & Chocolate Avocado Cups

Carrot Cake Smoothie Bowl

Everything you love about a classic carrot cake, incorporated into a smoothie bowl. Yum!

Recipe for Carrot Cake Smoothie Bowl

LCHF Blueberry & Coconut Fudge Cake

A tasty treat filled with healthy fats from the avo and antioxidants from the dark chocolate and blueberries – the perfect energy booster.

Recipe for LCHF Blueberry & Coconut Fudge Cake

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Baked Chocolate, Coconut & Berry Pudding

A delicious chocolate pudding, perfect for Banting and paleo followers. Dark chocolate is a great source of polyphenols (a type of antioxidant).

Recipe for Baked Chocolate Pudding

Crushed Blueberry, Quinoa & Coconut Parfait

A great dessert or even better breakfast! Quinoa is a superfood filled with all the good nutrients your body needs, while the berries help prevent the release of cortisol – a hormone associated with stress and anxiety.

Recipe for Blueberry, Quinoa & Coconut Parfait

Learn how your gut health and mental health are directly correlated, here.

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