This colorful salad supports gut–brainhealth with anthocyanin-rich purple cabbage that combats oxidative stress andinflammation, while toasted sesame seeds provide healthy fats and compoundsthat enhance neurotransmitter synthesis.

Functional Pathway Link:
Purple cabbage delivers anthocyanins that protectneurons and reduce gut inflammation, while sesame seeds supportneurotransmitter production and gut lining integrity with healthy fats andlignans.

Notes:
Serve cold as a light side dish. Best consumedwithin the day for texture and color retention; complements grilled tofu orbrown rice.

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