Pressure Cooking
“RESILIENCE” has become something of a mantra over the past year. But while mindfulness and positive thinking have their place, there are days when you would rather indulge in a little old-school selfcare. These plates of feel-good gluttony are for those days. We recruited two top-level nutritionists – Rob Hobson and Anne Anyia – and partnered them with a team of leading chefs to curate a menu that’s both nourishing for the soul and beneficial for your brain’s chemical balance.
THE INGREDIENTS
1/ Duck legs
Tryptophan, an amino acid that Hobson says “promotes relaxation”, is often associated with turkey – but kJ for kJ, wild duck is a superior source.
2/ Haricot beans
These mild and buttery beans are a source of magnesium, which “binds with receptors in the brain to quieten anxiety”, explains Hobson.
3/ Serrano chilli
Chillies are a rich source of vitamin C, says Hobson, which may help to reduce moodlowering inflammation.
4/ Wild salmon
Cold-water fish are swimming in EPA and DHA fats, which Hobson says “help to regulate
