5. Dinner

Dinner is another time of day where people tend to fail their diets. It can be tempting to just order a pizza at the end of a tiring day, but don’t! Making a satisfying home-cooked dinner doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. The best dinners are always simple and quick.

– Salmon & Rainbow Salad

Salmon, or any oily fish for that matter (tuna, mackerel, anchovies), is the perfect meal to end your day. These fish are high in protein and omega 3s, which we know to be great for brain and heart health. Salmon also has a high content of selenium and B vitamins, which helps stabilize blood sugar and calms your energy, so you can get a good night’s sleep as well.

You can pair salmon with plenty of fresh veggies and get a double dose of mental health-boosting nutrients, or even make a dip or sauce that’s slightly naughty like an aioli, pesto, or cheese sauce.

– Chicken Tray Bake

Tray bakes are the ultimate lazy day meal, and they can be super delicious too! Raid your fridge for a rainbow of vegetables, chop ‘em up, throw them in a tray with some chicken breast, season everything with oil, salt, and pepper and you’ve got dinner sorted in under 30 minutes!

Chicken is high in protein and low in saturated fat, making it the perfect protein for night time. You can also switch it up with turkey meat, which is rich in tryptophan that helps serotonin production in the gut. Finish off your tray bake with some soft cheese, nuts, and leafy greens to bring the nutrition level of your tray bake up.