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Seasonal Affective Disorder

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a mood disorder related to changes in the seasons. Individuals with SAD often experience a drop in mood and energy in the winter months, with symptoms resolving in spring and summer. It is important not to brush these feelings off as the “winter blues” but rather seek proper treatment and help. Often SAD is treated using a combination of therapy, vitamin d supplementation, light therapy and nutrition intervention.

Helpful Seasonal Affective Disorder Tips

Foods to Eat in Abundance

Omega-3 rich foods

e.g. flaxseeds, salmon, oysters

High fibre foods

e.g. vegetables, whole grains, legumes, some seeds

High-quality fats

e.g. avocado, coconut oil, ghee, seeds, olive oil

Plant-based protein

e.g. tempeh, legumes, hemp seeds

Cacao

Foods to Limit

Processed sugar

e.g. white sugar, corn syrup, fructose

Artificial sweeteners

Poor quality fats

e.g. margarine, fried foods, canola oil, sunflower oil

Convenience foods

i.e. shelf-stable, boxed, instant and ultra-processed foods

Gluten

Cook Time

5m

6h

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