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Dr Joanna McMillan says Top marks for… Including salmon roe, one of the best sources of anti-inflammatory long-chain omega-3 fats, plus choline, vitamin D and B12, all essential for brain health. The roe’s colour comes from astaxanthin, a carotenoid that protects those delicate fats from oxidation. If you keep eating like this you’ll… Stay lean and energised as this mix of protein-rich seafood, lean pork and plentiful herbs and vegetables will help keep your appetite satisfied and your metabolism firing. The mix of bitter, spicy and umami flavours means you’re getting the diversity of plant compounds necessary to support long-term health. Why don’t you try… Adding whole grains, such as swapping white rice for brown or red rice. This would boost your fibre intake and feed those beneficial gut bugs. A few fermented sides like kimchi would complement your dishes beautifully while adding extra gut love.
