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| Dark chocolate is a mood-boosting snack, but you shouldn't eat too much of it. (Source: Pixabay) |
Feeling down in the winter can leave you feeling depressed and lying in bed all day, but eating healthy, nutritious foods can help improve your mood, immune system, and give you a boost of energy.
Here are some foods that can help you feel more excited and happy in winter.
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Dark chocolate
Winter is the perfect time to indulge in something sweet. Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants, boosts serotonin levels and is a great mood-boosting snack.
However, health experts advise you to eat this dish in moderation because dark chocolate contains a lot of calories, saturated fat and sugar.
Additionally, some dark chocolates may contain heavy metals such as lead and cadmium.
Fish
Fish is healthy and delicious, and is packed with omega-3 fatty acids. Fish such as salmon, mackerel, and sardines are known to support brain function and reduce symptoms of depression. Fish is rich in vitamin D, which helps fight the winter blues by keeping your immune system healthy.
Sweet potato
Eating sweet potatoes can help alleviate winter blues by keeping you warm. Sweet potatoes are rich in complex carbohydrates and vitamin A, which helps maintain blood sugar levels and are loaded with antioxidants.
Green leafy vegetables
Winter comes with seasonal depression and you need essential vitamins to stay energized through the winter blues. Leafy greens like spinach, kale and Swiss chard help produce serotonin, which releases happy hormones.
Nuts
If you constantly crave snacks or junk food during the winter, nuts and seeds like almonds, walnuts, chia seeds, flax seeds, are rich in magnesium which helps reduce anxiety and improve mood. They can also keep you feeling full for hours.
Egg
Eggs are a nutritious and warming winter food that can improve your mood and keep you healthy and energized. Eggs are rich in nutrients, protein, vitamin D and B. Eggs are versatile, you can enjoy fried eggs, boiled eggs and add them to salads or soups.
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