Depression-Fighting Omega-3 Salmon Bowl

This bowl was built with real ingredients that pull their weight — seared salmon, a bed of quinoa and greens, and a scattering of avocado and pumpkin seeds for texture.

Fatty fish like salmon is one of the better dietary sources of omega-3s, a nutrient category frequently discussed in the context of mental health-supportive eating. Pumpkin seeds contribute their own small dose of healthy fats and minerals, while the mixed greens and quinoa round the bowl out into a genuinely balanced plate. None of this replaces professional care, but it's a satisfying, thoughtfully built meal all the same.

Serve it warm, right after the salmon comes off the skillet. A squeeze of extra lemon just before eating brightens the whole bowl, and leftover components store well separately if you'd rather assemble it fresh the next day.