Best food for reducing inflammation and supporting brain health: Doctor explains

What food is healthiest?

Dr Paul Berriman recommends eating salmon terrine, which should be paired with a salad dressed with olive oil. This dish contains omega-3 fatty acids.

Terrine is something between a casserole and a pâté. A gelatin base helps the dish stay moist - that's its special feature.

Including salmon in your diet can help fight inflammation and improve brain and heart health. This tasty fish might even be the perfect meal for those looking to build muscle in the gym.

Salmon terrine (photo: recept.ua)

A dressing made with olive oil is also very beneficial since it's packed with plant compounds known as polyphenols, which can help with everything from regulating blood sugar levels to supporting digestion and gut health. There's also evidence that polyphenols have anti-aging properties while protecting against various age-related disorders.

As for the main course, Dr Berriman suggested serving a casserole made with fish, chicken, or lentils. The animal and plant proteins contained in such a dish are extremely beneficial when it comes to maintaining healthy muscles and bones.

Vegetables and legumes are also rich in fiber, which can help address a range of issues - from digestion and maintaining normal cholesterol levels to reducing the risk of diseases like cancer and diabetes.

What to choose for dessert?

Although many people believe that pudding should be avoided while following a healthy diet, that's not the case at all. To finish off this extremely wholesome meal, Dr Berriman encourages food lovers to try a live yogurt 'blancmange', topped with walnuts.

Yogurt is well known for containing gut-friendly probiotics, as well as plenty of calcium for bone health and protein, which is vital for many body functions, including tissue repair, weight regulation, and supporting healthy skin and hair.

Walnuts are also packed with healthy fats, vitamins, and antioxidants beneficial for heart and digestive health.

It's important to know that a healthy, balanced diet is an essential part of maintaining good health and can help you feel your best.

Read also about four foods you should eat while losing weight.

Earlier, we wrote about a super healthy breakfast everyone forgets about.

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