Founder Fuel: Sage-Fortified Salmon & Arugula Plate
This LOTSWS Founder Fuel lunch is a Marty Inner Soil Scale™ Gold Tier meal with a score of 24/25. It combines salmon, arugula, Greek yogurt, raspberries, fresh sage and targeted LOTSWS powders to create a plate that calms inflammation, feeds microbes, supports repair, and delivers long-lasting, stable energy.
Ingredients
- Arugula (generous handful)
- Greek yogurt (plain)
- Salmon filet (clean baked/grilled)
- Raspberries
- Red bell pepper powder
- Turnip green powder
- FungaLight™ mushroom blend
- Pumpkin seed powder
- Black & garlic pepper
- Fresh sage leaves, chopped
- Pinch of salt
- 14 oz Mash on the side (hydration + enzyme support)
Why This Meal Works
This Founder Fuel plate focuses on antioxidant density, microbial support, vascular repair, and calm energy. The combination of leafy greens, herbs, berries, salmon, Greek yogurt and targeted powders creates a highly efficient inner soil environment for the afternoon window.
M — Microbes & Gut Flora
- Arugula and raspberries provide prebiotic fibers and gentle fermentation fuel.
- Greek yogurt contributes beneficial cultures and digestible protein.
- Pumpkin seed powder and Mash support gut lining stability and hydration.
- Fresh sage modulates microbial balance without harsh disruption.
A — Antioxidants & Phytonutrients
- Arugula and turnip green powder add mustard-family antioxidants and vitamin K.
- Red bell pepper powder concentrates carotenoids and vitamin C.
- Raspberries bring anthocyanins and DNA-protective polyphenols.
- FungaLight™ and fresh sage provide powerful herbal and fungal antioxidants.
R — Repair & Regeneration
- Salmon supplies high-quality protein and omega-3 fats for tissue and vascular repair.
- Greek yogurt adds amino acids to support muscle and organ recovery.
- Sage and berries assist in neural and mitochondrial repair through anti-inflammatory action.
T — Trace Minerals & Electrolytes
- Salmon provides selenium and trace minerals for thyroid and antioxidant function.
- Leafy greens and raspberries add potassium, magnesium and calcium.
- Pumpkin seed powder contributes zinc and additional minerals.
- A pinch of salt supports electrolytes in the context of strong mineral density.
Y — Yield of Functional Energy
- Protein-rich salmon and yogurt, paired with healthy fats and low-glycemic berries, create slow, stable glucose release.
- No refined carbohydrates or naked sugars means no post-lunch crash.
- FungaLight™, sage and Mash support mitochondrial efficiency and clean afternoon focus.
Marty Inner Soil Scale™ Rating
Inner Soil Benefits
- Feeds and stabilizes diverse gut microbes while maintaining digestive calm.
- Provides high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory coverage from herbs, berries, greens and mushrooms.
- Supports vascular, tissue and neural repair through protein, omega-3 fats and micronutrients.
- Replenishes key trace minerals and electrolytes needed for circulation and nerve function.
- Delivers long-lasting, non-jittery energy with no afternoon crash.