3 Star Neuro‑Nutrition Meal Plan

August 13, 2026

3 Star Neuro‑Nutrition Meal Plan
$129/week · 15 Gourmet Brain‑Supportive Meals · Premium nutrition for peak cognitive performance

A Superfoods‑Dense Neuro‑Nutrition Meal Plan

This premium three‑star plan combines high‑quality proteins, colorful produce, whole grains, healthy fats, fermented ingredients, herbs, and spices. Every meal highlights the superfoods it contains and explains how those ingredients may support the brain and body.

For approximately $129, you’ll prepare 15 gourmet, nutrient‑dense meals—from Miso‑Glazed Chilean Salmon to Filet Mignon with Chimichurri. Each recipe is designed to make eating real, brain‑supportive food feel exciting and effortless, while supporting steady energy, digestion, heart health, immune function, brain health, and overall well‑being.

Inside this plan, you can expect:

  • 15 gourmet recipes including 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners
  • Premium brain‑supportive ingredients like salmon, sardines, filet mignon, miso, black rice, and fresh herbs
  • Nutrient density with global flavors—Mediterranean, Asian‑inspired, and Moroccan spices
  • Strategic ingredient overlap to minimize waste while maintaining variety
  • Beginner‑friendly gourmet recipes with detailed steps and a Sunday prep guide

Eat beautifully, nourish deeply—every meal is a celebration of what real food can do for your brain.

The 3‑Star Philosophy: Superfoods‑Dense, Gourmet & Worth Every Dollar

  • This plan elevates everyday superfoods with premium ingredients and global flavors. You’ll experience miso‑glazed salmon, chimichurri filet mignon, pistachio‑crusted cod, and turmeric coconut shrimp—dishes that feel like a special occasion while delivering concentrated nutrition.
  • Every meal is built around nutrient density without sacrificing pleasure. High‑quality proteins, fermented miso, black rice, fresh herbs, and a rainbow of vegetables provide protein, omega‑3s, antioxidants, probiotics, and fiber in combinations that taste as good as they make you feel.
  • Smart ingredient overlap still applies. Miso, chimichurri, Greek yogurt, spinach, sweet potatoes, and quinoa appear in multiple recipes, each time in a new role, so you get variety without waste—even at the premium tier.
  • These are still beginner‑friendly gourmet recipes. Clear steps and a Sunday prep guide mean that even a less experienced cook can create restaurant‑quality meals at home.

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“Eating this way, you’ll notice: you look forward to every meal, your body feels deeply nourished, and your kitchen becomes your favorite restaurant—at a fraction of the cost.”

Who This Meal Plan Is Great For

  • Anyone who wants a gourmet, superfoods‑packed week without spending more than $129
  • Food lovers who enjoy diverse flavors—Mediterranean, Asian‑inspired, and Moroccan spices
  • Home cooks ready to explore premium ingredients like Chilean salmon, filet mignon, miso, and forbidden rice
  • People seeking a meal plan that supports energy, brain health, digestion, and immunity with every bite
  • Anyone who wants to see that “superfoods” can mean luxurious, exciting, and completely satisfying meals

Day 1

Monday — Breakfast

Lemon‑Ricotta Blueberry Oat Pancakes

Fluffy pancakes with creamy ricotta, bright lemon, and warm blueberries. Blueberries provide anthocyanins and other polyphenols, while walnuts contribute healthy fats and vitamin E. Oats provide fiber‑rich carbohydrates for dependable brain fuel.

Lemon-Ricotta Blueberry Oat Pancakes

Prep: 7 min | Cook: 8 min | Servings: 1 | Macros: 450 cal | 22g protein | 54g carbs | 19g fat | 7g fiber

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup part‑skim ricotta
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ tsp baking powder, ½ tsp vanilla, ½ tsp lemon zest, pinch salt
  • ½ cup blueberries, 1 tbsp water, 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp chopped walnuts, nonstick cooking spray

Instructions:

  1. Place oats in a blender and blend until they resemble flour. Add egg, ricotta, Greek yogurt, baking powder, vanilla, lemon zest, and salt. Blend until smooth. Let batter rest 5 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, combine blueberries, water, and maple syrup in a small saucepan. Cook over medium‑low heat for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, lightly crushing some berries to create a sauce.
  3. Spray a nonstick skillet and heat over medium‑low. Pour batter to form three small pancakes. Cook 2–3 minutes until edges look set and bubbles appear, then flip and cook 1–2 minutes more.
  4. Serve pancakes with warm blueberries and walnuts. Add an extra spoonful of Greek yogurt if desired.

Why it supports neuro‑nutrition: Blueberries provide anthocyanins, walnuts contribute vitamin E and healthy fats, and oats offer slow‑release brain energy.

Monday — Lunch

Crispy Salmon and Avocado Power Bowl

Tender salmon, creamy avocado, and crisp vegetables over lemon‑herb quinoa. Salmon supplies DHA and EPA omega‑3 fats used in brain‑cell membranes. Avocado, spinach, and quinoa add unsaturated fats, folate, magnesium, and fiber.

Crispy Salmon and Avocado Power Bowl

Prep: 8 min | Cook: 10 min | Servings: 1 | Macros: 560 cal | 35g protein | 45g carbs | 28g fat | 11g fiber

Ingredients:

  • 4 ounces salmon
  • ½ cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 packed cup baby spinach
  • ½ cup chopped cucumber
  • ½ cup shredded carrot
  • ½ avocado, sliced
  • 1 tsp olive oil, ¼ tsp garlic powder, salt, pepper, lemon wedge
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp water, ½ tsp dried dill, pinch garlic powder

Instructions:

  1. Pat salmon dry and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook salmon presentation‑side down 4–5 minutes without moving, then flip and cook 3–5 minutes more until it flakes easily and reaches 145°F.
  2. Place quinoa and spinach in a bowl. Add cucumber, carrot, and avocado.
  3. Mix all dressing ingredients in a small bowl. Place salmon over quinoa, drizzle with dressing, and finish with a squeeze of lemon.

Why it supports neuro‑nutrition: Salmon supplies DHA/EPA omega‑3s; avocado, spinach, and quinoa add unsaturated fats, folate, magnesium, and fiber.

Monday — Dinner

Pistachio‑Crusted Salmon with Parmesan Sweet Potato Mash

A restaurant‑style salmon dinner with a crunchy pistachio crust and creamy savory sweet potatoes. Salmon provides marine omega‑3 fats, while pistachios supply vitamin E and unsaturated fats. Sweet potatoes and broccoli add carotenoids, vitamin C, and fiber.

Pistachio-Crusted Salmon with Parmesan Sweet Potato Mash

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 25 min | Servings: 1 | Macros: 620 cal | 42g protein | 48g carbs | 31g fat | 9g fiber

Ingredients:

  • 5 ounces salmon
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped pistachios, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, ½ tsp dried parsley, ½ tsp lemon zest, salt & pepper
  • 1 medium sweet potato, peeled & cubed
  • 1 tbsp grated Parmesan, 1 tbsp Greek yogurt, ¼ tsp garlic powder, salt & pepper
  • 1½ cups broccoli florets, 2 tsp olive oil, ½ lemon

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Boil sweet potato in water for 12–15 minutes until tender. Toss broccoli with 1 tsp olive oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan.
  2. Pat salmon dry and place beside broccoli. Spread Dijon over salmon. Mix pistachios, parsley, and lemon zest; press onto mustard. Roast salmon and broccoli 12–15 minutes until salmon reaches 145°F.
  3. Drain sweet potato. Add Parmesan, Greek yogurt, garlic powder, remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mash until creamy.
  4. Serve salmon with mash and broccoli, finish with lemon juice.

Why it supports neuro‑nutrition: Salmon provides omega‑3s, pistachios supply vitamin E, and sweet potatoes/broccoli add carotenoids, vitamin C, and fiber.

Neuro‑Nutrition Fact: Vitamin C Supports Brain Health

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps protect brain cells from oxidative stress and supports the production of neurotransmitters like dopamine and serotonin.

Vitamin C brain fact

Day 2

Tuesday — Breakfast

Spinach, Mushroom and Goat Cheese Frittata

Tender eggs with savory mushrooms, wilted spinach, and creamy goat cheese. Eggs provide choline, which is required to make the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Spinach, mushrooms, and avocado contribute folate, B vitamins, and unsaturated fats.

Spinach, Mushroom and Goat Cheese Frittata

Prep: 5 min | Cook: 12 min | Servings: 1 | Macros: 420 cal | 24g protein | 30g carbs | 28g fat | 7g fiber

Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • ½ cup sliced mushrooms
  • 1 ounce goat cheese
  • 1 tsp olive oil, salt & black pepper
  • 1 slice whole‑grain toast, ¼ avocado

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Beat eggs with Greek yogurt, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a small oven‑safe skillet over medium heat. Cook mushrooms 3–4 minutes. Add spinach and stir until wilted.
  3. Pour eggs over vegetables. Crumble goat cheese on top. Cook on stovetop 2 minutes without stirring.
  4. Transfer skillet to oven and bake 6–8 minutes until center is set. Serve with toast and avocado.

Why it supports neuro‑nutrition: Eggs provide choline; spinach, mushrooms, and avocado contribute folate, B vitamins, and unsaturated fats.

Tuesday — Lunch

Chicken Pesto Quinoa Crunch Salad

Herb‑roasted chicken, fluffy quinoa, and crisp vegetables in a creamy pesto dressing. Chicken provides protein, iron, zinc, and B vitamins. Leafy greens, walnuts, and olive‑oil‑based pesto add folate, vitamin E, and healthy fats.

Chicken Pesto Quinoa Crunch Salad

Prep: 8 min | Cook: 12 min | Servings: 1 | Macros: 530 cal | 50g protein | 34g carbs | 23g fat | 7g fiber

Ingredients:

  • 5 oz boneless skinless chicken breast
  • ½ cup cooked quinoa
  • 2 packed cups baby spinach
  • ½ cup chopped cucumber, ½ cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp chopped walnuts
  • 1 tsp olive oil, ¼ tsp garlic powder, salt & pepper
  • 1 tbsp pesto, 1 tbsp Greek yogurt, 1 tsp lemon juice, 1 tsp water

Instructions:

  1. Pat chicken dry, season with garlic powder, salt, pepper. Heat olive oil in skillet over medium. Cook chicken 5–7 minutes per side until 165°F. Rest 5 minutes, slice.
  2. Place spinach, quinoa, cucumber, and tomatoes in a bowl.
  3. Whisk pesto, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and water. Add sliced chicken to salad, drizzle dressing, sprinkle walnuts.

Why it supports neuro‑nutrition: Chicken provides protein, iron, zinc, and B vitamins; leafy greens, walnuts, and pesto add folate, vitamin E, and healthy fats.

Tuesday — Dinner

Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Sun‑Dried Tomatoes

Golden chicken and whole‑wheat pasta in a creamy Parmesan sauce with spinach and sun‑dried tomatoes. This meal pairs protein and B vitamins with whole grains and leafy greens. Tomatoes and spinach add carotenoids, folate, and protective plant compounds.

Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Prep: 8 min | Cook: 20 min | Servings: 1 | Macros: 580 cal | 52g protein | 54g carbs | 20g fat | 9g fiber

Ingredients:

  • 5 oz chicken breast
  • 2 oz dry whole‑wheat pasta
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 2 tbsp chopped sun‑dried tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
  • ¼ cup milk, ¼ cup reserved pasta water
  • 1 tsp olive oil, 1 garlic clove minced, ½ tsp Italian seasoning, salt & pepper

Instructions:

  1. Boil pasta, reserve ¼ cup water, drain. Slice chicken and season with Italian seasoning, salt, pepper.
  2. Heat oil in skillet, cook chicken 6–8 minutes until 165°F. Add garlic and sun‑dried tomatoes, cook 30 seconds.
  3. Reduce heat to low, add milk and Parmesan; stir until melted. Add spinach and stir until wilted.
  4. Add pasta and reserved water a little at a time until creamy. Serve immediately.

Why it supports neuro‑nutrition: Protein and B vitamins from chicken, whole grains from pasta, and carotenoids/folate from spinach and tomatoes support brain and energy metabolism.

Neuro‑Nutrition Fact: Stay Hydrated

When you do not drink enough fluids, even mild dehydration can quickly impair your concentration, decision‑making, and mood.

Brain is 80% water keep it hydrated

Day 3

Wednesday — Breakfast

Dark Chocolate Cherry Overnight Oats

Chocolate oats layered with cherries, creamy yogurt, chia, and almond butter. Cherries and cacao provide colorful polyphenols and flavanols. Chia and almond butter contribute healthy fats, magnesium, and fiber.

Dark Chocolate Cherry Overnight Oats

Prep: 5 min | Chill: 4+ hrs | Servings: 1 | Macros: 485 cal | 22g protein | 64g carbs | 19g fat | 12g fiber

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ cup frozen dark cherries, thawed
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds, 1 tbsp almond butter
  • 1 tbsp unsweetened cacao powder
  • 1 tsp finely chopped dark chocolate, ¼ tsp vanilla, pinch salt

Instructions:

  1. In a container, combine oats, yogurt, milk, chia, cacao, vanilla, and salt. Stir thoroughly so no dry cacao remains.
  2. Fold in the thawed cherries. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Stir before eating, adding a splash of milk if too thick. Top with almond butter and chopped dark chocolate.

Why it supports neuro‑nutrition: Cherries and cacao provide polyphenols/flavanols; chia and almond butter add healthy fats, magnesium, and fiber.

Wednesday — Lunch

Mediterranean Tuna and White Bean Toasts

Crunchy whole‑grain toast topped with creamy tuna, white beans, avocado, and feta. Tuna contributes protein and omega‑3 fats, while white beans provide folate, magnesium, and fiber. Avocado adds primarily unsaturated fat.

Mediterranean Tuna and White Bean Toasts

Prep: 8 min | Cook: 3 min | Servings: 1 | Macros: 610 cal | 48g protein | 69g carbs | 17g fat | 15g fiber

Ingredients:

  • 1 can tuna in water, drained
  • ½ cup canned white beans, drained & rinsed
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, ½ tsp dried dill/parsley
  • ¼ cup chopped cucumber, ¼ avocado diced, 1 oz feta crumbled
  • 2 slices whole‑grain bread, black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Place white beans in a bowl; lightly mash half with a fork. Add tuna, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, herbs, and pepper; stir.
  2. Fold in cucumber, avocado, and feta.
  3. Toast bread until crisp. Divide tuna mixture between the two slices and serve.

Why it supports neuro‑nutrition: Tuna supplies omega‑3s; white beans, avocado, and feta provide folate, magnesium, unsaturated fats, and protein.

Wednesday — Dinner

Garlic‑Butter Shrimp with Creamy Parmesan Polenta

Juicy shrimp and vegetables in lemon‑garlic butter over creamy polenta. Shrimp supplies protein, vitamin B12, iodine, and selenium. Spinach and tomatoes add folate and carotenoids, while polenta supplies satisfying carbohydrates.

Garlic-Butter Shrimp with Creamy Parmesan Polenta

Prep: 7 min | Cook: 15 min | Servings: 1 | Macros: 545 cal | 40g protein | 58g carbs | 18g fat | 5g fiber

Ingredients:

  • ⅓ cup dry quick‑cooking polenta, 1 cup water, ¼ cup milk, 2 tbsp Parmesan, pinch salt
  • 5 oz peeled shrimp
  • 1 tbsp butter, 1 garlic clove minced, 1 cup baby spinach, ½ cup cherry tomatoes, 1 tbsp lemon juice, ¼ tsp paprika, salt & pepper

Instructions:

  1. Bring water and salt to a gentle boil. Whisk in polenta slowly, reduce heat to low, cook according to package 3–5 min. Stir in milk and Parmesan; cover.
  2. Pat shrimp dry, season with paprika, salt, pepper. Melt half butter in skillet over medium‑high. Cook shrimp 1–2 min per side until pink; transfer to plate.
  3. Add remaining butter, garlic, tomatoes; cook 1 min. Add spinach and stir until wilted. Return shrimp and lemon juice.
  4. Spoon polenta into bowl and top with shrimp and vegetables.

Why it supports neuro‑nutrition: Shrimp provides B12, iodine, selenium; spinach and tomatoes add folate and carotenoids; polenta offers sustained carbohydrates.

Day 4

Thursday — Breakfast

Smoked Salmon Avocado Breakfast Toast

Whole‑grain toast layered with whipped ricotta, avocado, smoked salmon, and a soft‑boiled egg. Salmon provides omega‑3 fats, and the egg supplies choline. Whole grains and avocado contribute fiber, B vitamins, and unsaturated fats.

Smoked Salmon Avocado Breakfast Toast

Prep: 7 min | Cook: 7 min | Servings: 1 | Macros: 485 cal | 28g protein | 44g carbs | 23g fat | 8g fiber

Ingredients:

  • 2 slices whole‑grain bread
  • 2 oz smoked salmon
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup part‑skim ricotta
  • ¼ avocado, ¼ cup thinly sliced cucumber
  • 1 tsp lemon juice, ½ tsp dried dill, black pepper

Instructions:

  1. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Lower egg in with a spoon, cook 7 minutes for jammy center. Cool, peel, slice.
  2. Toast bread. Mix ricotta with lemon juice, dill, pepper.
  3. Spread ricotta on toast, add avocado, cucumber, smoked salmon. Top with sliced egg.

Why it supports neuro‑nutrition: Smoked salmon provides omega‑3s, egg supplies choline, and whole grains/avocado add fiber, B vitamins, and healthy fats.

Thursday — Lunch

Roasted Sweet Potato, Lentil and Goat Cheese Bowl

Caramelized sweet potatoes and warm lentils with creamy avocado, goat cheese, and pistachios. Lentils and spinach provide folate, iron, and magnesium. Pistachios and avocado add vitamin E and unsaturated fats, while sweet potatoes supply carotenoids.

Roasted Sweet Potato, Lentil and Goat Cheese Bowl

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 25 min | Servings: 1 | Macros: 590 cal | 24g protein | 67g carbs | 27g fat | 20g fiber

Ingredients:

  • 1 medium sweet potato, cubed
  • ¾ cup cooked lentils
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • ¼ avocado sliced, 1 oz goat cheese, 1 tbsp chopped pistachios
  • 2 tsp olive oil, 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar, ½ tsp paprika, ¼ tsp garlic powder, salt & pepper

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss sweet potato with 1 tsp oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper. Roast 20–25 min, turning halfway.
  2. Warm lentils. Place spinach in bowl, add warm lentils and roasted sweet potatoes.
  3. Top with avocado, goat cheese, pistachios. Whisk remaining oil and balsamic; drizzle over bowl.

Why it supports neuro‑nutrition: Lentils/spinach provide folate, iron, magnesium; pistachios/avocado add vitamin E and unsaturated fats; sweet potatoes supply carotenoids.

Thursday — Dinner

Rosemary Steak with Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Tender steak with crisp‑edged potatoes, roasted broccolini, and creamy herb sauce. Beef provides highly absorbable iron, zinc, protein, and vitamin B12—nutrients that support oxygen transport, normal nervous‑system function, and energy metabolism.

Rosemary Steak with Crispy Smashed Potatoes

Prep: 10 min | Cook: 30 min | Servings: 1 | Macros: 610 cal | 48g protein | 58g carbs | 22g fat | 8g fiber

Ingredients:

  • 5 oz top sirloin steak
  • 8 oz baby potatoes, 1½ cups broccolini or broccoli
  • 2 tsp olive oil, ½ tsp dried rosemary, ½ tsp garlic powder, salt & pepper
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt, 1 tsp lemon juice, ½ tsp dried parsley, pinch garlic powder

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Boil potatoes 12–15 min until tender. Drain, place on sheet pan, gently flatten with a glass. Add broccolini. Drizzle 1 tsp oil, season, roast 18–22 min until crisp.
  2. Season steak with rosemary, garlic powder, salt, pepper. Heat remaining oil in skillet over medium‑high. Sear steak 3–5 min per side to desired doneness; rest 5–10 min.
  3. Mix yogurt, lemon juice, parsley, garlic powder. Slice steak against grain and serve with potatoes, broccolini, herb sauce.

Why it supports neuro‑nutrition: Beef provides iron, zinc, protein, and B12 for oxygen transport and nervous‑system function; broccolini adds vitamin C and glucosinolates.

Neuro‑Nutrition Fact: B Vitamins Fuel Your Brain

B vitamins—especially B6, B12, and folate—help your brain produce energy and neurotransmitters, supporting memory, mood, and focus.

Vitamin B brain fact

Day 5

Friday — Breakfast

Caramelized Banana‑Walnut French Toast

Golden whole‑grain French toast with cinnamon bananas, whipped ricotta, walnuts, and dark chocolate. Eggs provide choline, while walnuts contribute healthy fats. Whole‑grain bread, banana, and dark chocolate add fiber, minerals, and plant compounds.

Caramelized Banana-Walnut French Toast

Prep: 7 min | Cook: 10 min | Servings: 1 | Macros: 600 cal | 27g protein | 76g carbs | 25g fat | 9g fiber

Ingredients:

  • 2 slices whole‑grain bread
  • 2 large eggs, 2 tbsp milk, ½ tsp vanilla, ½ tsp cinnamon
  • 1 banana sliced, ¼ cup part‑skim ricotta
  • 1 tbsp chopped walnuts, 1 tsp maple syrup, 1 tsp chopped dark chocolate, nonstick spray

Instructions:

  1. Beat eggs, milk, vanilla, and half the cinnamon in a shallow bowl. Dip bread slices 15 seconds per side.
  2. Spray nonstick skillet over medium‑low. Cook bread 2–3 min per side until golden and cooked through.
  3. Add banana, maple syrup, and remaining cinnamon to skillet. Cook 2–3 min, gently turning banana.
  4. Top French toast with ricotta, caramelized bananas, walnuts, dark chocolate.

Why it supports neuro‑nutrition: Eggs supply choline, walnuts provide healthy fats, and whole grains/banana/dark chocolate add fiber, minerals, and flavanols.

Friday — Lunch

Shrimp and Avocado Mediterranean Grain Bowl

Lemon‑garlic shrimp with quinoa, vegetables, feta, and a creamy herb dressing. Shrimp provides B12, iodine, selenium, and protein. Quinoa and vegetables add magnesium, folate, and fiber, while avocado and feta make the bowl more satisfying.

Shrimp and Avocado Mediterranean Grain Bowl

Prep: 8 min | Cook: 8 min | Servings: 1 | Macros: 535 cal | 34g protein | 39g carbs | 29g fat | 10g fiber

Ingredients:

  • 4 oz peeled shrimp
  • ½ cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 packed cup baby spinach
  • ½ cup chopped cucumber, ½ cup cherry tomatoes
  • ½ avocado sliced, 1 oz feta
  • 1 tsp olive oil, ¼ tsp garlic powder, salt & pepper
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, 1 tbsp lemon juice, ½ tsp dried dill, 1 tsp water

Instructions:

  1. Pat shrimp dry, season with garlic powder, salt, pepper. Heat oil in skillet over medium‑high, cook shrimp 1–2 min per side until pink and opaque.
  2. Place quinoa and spinach in a bowl. Add cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, feta, cooked shrimp.
  3. Mix dressing ingredients and drizzle over bowl.

Why it supports neuro‑nutrition: Shrimp provides B12, iodine, selenium, protein; quinoa/vegetables add magnesium, folate, fiber; avocado and feta add satisfaction.

Friday — Dinner

Miso‑Maple Glazed Salmon with Sesame Brown Rice

Caramelized salmon with edamame, roasted broccoli, and creamy ginger‑lime sauce. Salmon supplies DHA and EPA omega‑3 fats. Edamame adds protein, fiber, folate, and choline, while broccoli and brown rice contribute protective plant compounds and steady energy.

Miso-Maple Glazed Salmon with Sesame Brown Rice

Prep: 8 min | Cook: 18 min | Servings: 1 | Macros: 720 cal | 50g protein | 69g carbs | 29g fat | 11g fiber

Ingredients:

  • 5 oz salmon
  • 1 tbsp white miso, 1 tsp maple syrup, 1 tsp lime/lemon juice, ½ tsp sesame oil
  • ¾ cup cooked brown rice, ½ cup shelled edamame
  • 1½ cups broccoli florets, ½ tsp sesame oil, black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Greek yogurt, 1 tsp lime/lemon juice, ⅛ tsp ground ginger, 1 tsp water

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Mix miso, maple syrup, citrus juice, and sesame oil. Pat salmon dry, place on lined sheet, spread miso glaze over top.
  2. Place broccoli beside salmon, toss with remaining sesame oil and pepper. Roast 12–15 min until salmon reaches 145°F.
  3. Warm brown rice and edamame. Mix yogurt, citrus juice, ginger, water.
  4. Assemble bowl: rice, edamame, roasted broccoli, glazed salmon; drizzle ginger‑lime sauce.

Why it supports neuro‑nutrition: Salmon supplies DHA/EPA; edamame adds protein, fiber, folate, choline; broccoli and brown rice contribute protective compounds and steady energy.

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Estimated Budget: ~$129

Prices are approximate and based on premium proteins, fresh seafood, and quality produce. Ingredient overlap minimizes waste.

Premium proteins and seafood ~$63
Produce and fresh herbs ~$31
Grains, beans and pantry ingredients ~$25
Dairy and refrigerated ingredients ~$10
Total ~$129

This plan prioritizes quality proteins like filet mignon and Chilean salmon, balanced by affordable superfoods such as quinoa, beans, sweet potatoes, and frozen edamame. Fresh herbs, miso, and spices deliver gourmet flavor without high cost.

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