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Help Fight the onset of Seasonal Affective Disorder
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Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that is believed to be caused by the changing seasons. Typically, symptoms begin to worsen around fall and reach their peak during the winter months. This all stems from the lack of light that starts in the fall and result in lower levels of serotonin, the mood-enhancing chemical that regulates hunger and the feeling of well-being. Besides traditional therapy, and light therapy, exercise and healthy eating can help turn that frown upside down. Here is a list of foods that may enhance your mood through their ability to help your body produce more serotonin.
Flax seeds
Walnuts
Salmon
Chicken
Turkey
Bananas
Raspberries
Strawberries
Leafy greens
Oatmeal
Sunflower seeds
Oranges
Fortified cereals
Lentils
Black-eyed peas
Soybeans
Lean beef
Clams
Oysters
Crab
Eggs
Cottage cheese
Yogurt
Milk
Dark Chocolate
It is also very important to watch your simple sugar intake as that has a negative impact on SAD.
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A two hour game of scrabble with friends will not only make you smarter, but you can burn up to 200 calories!!!
*calories are based on activity level, age, gender and height and may vary from person to person.
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