At Sweet Pea Plant-Based Kitchen, we’re dedicated to helping you lead your healthiest, happiest life with wholesome, delicious meals. For the 2025 Good Life Challenge, we’re expanding our offerings to include a special MIND diet menu alongside our core whole food, plant-based dishes. But what exactly is the MIND diet, and why are we incorporating these new options?

What is the MIND Diet?

The MIND diet, which stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, is a hybrid of the Mediterranean and DASH diets. It was designed to support brain health, specifically reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s and other forms of cognitive decline. The MIND diet emphasizes foods rich in nutrients that promote brain function, such as:

• Leafy green vegetables

• Berries

• Nuts

• Whole grains

• Legumes

• Fish

• Poultry

• Olive oil

It also limits foods like red meat, butter, cheese, sweets, and fried or fast food. By blending the Mediterranean focus on fresh, nutrient-dense foods with the DASH diet’s emphasis on heart health, the MIND diet provides a balanced and flexible approach to optimal well-being.

Why Include a MIND Diet Menu?

The Good Life Challenge is all about setting the stage for sustainable, long-term health—a value we share at Sweet Pea. While our primary focus remains on whole food, plant-based eating, we recognize that health journeys are deeply personal and that one size doesn’t fit all. By offering a MIND diet menu, we’re inviting more people to participate in the Challenge and explore how nutrition can elevate their overall quality of life.

Our MIND diet dishes align with the Challenge’s mission by:

• Supporting brain and heart health

• Offering delicious meals that blend plant-based and Mediterranean-inspired cooking

• Providing a flexible, approachable way to make healthier choices

Introducing Our MIND Diet Menu

We’ve crafted six mouthwatering MIND diet dishes that incorporate small portions of lean animal protein, olive oil, and nutrient-packed ingredients inspired by Mediterranean cultures and Blue Zones. Here’s what you’ll find:

• Cod Puttanesca – Slow-Roasted Cod with Tomatoes, Olives, and Capers alongside Whole Wheat Orzo, and Garlicky Spinach and Chick Peas.

• Turkey Bolognese – A hearty slow-cooked Turkey Ragú with aromatic vegetables, brown rice pasta and Mediterranean Broccoli.

• Tuna Niçoise – Poached tuna, egg, roasted peppers, potatoes, green beans, and red wine vinaigrette.

• Chipotle Chicken Taco Bowl – Chipotle-Braised Chicken, paired with hearty beans, greens, and rice. Topped with tangy feta and zesty salsa verde.

• Ponzu Salmon Soba Bowl – Ponzu-glazed Salmon, Soba Noodles, Edamame, Crunchy Vegetables, and Sesame Seeds

• Grilled Chicken Tabbouleh Bowl – Our Beet and Bean Tabbouleh Bowl paired with Gyro Spiced Chicken, Baba ghanoush and Toum Sauce.

The Sweet Pea Difference

At Sweet Pea, our goal is to make healthy eating accessible, enjoyable, and impactful. By including these MIND diet-inspired dishes, we’re enhancing our offerings without compromising on quality, sustainability, or flavor. Whether you’re trying the MIND diet for the first time or incorporating these meals alongside your usual plant-based favorites, we’re here to support your journey to better health.

Join us for the 2025 Good Life Challenge and discover how the MIND diet menu can complement your path to living well. Explore our full A La Carte menu and start your Challenge today!