With the shorter winter days upon us, energy levels and immunity can take a dip. However, eating to beat the winter blues can be simple and fun. Including these foods in your diet regularly can help lift your mood, keep you healthy, and make you feel wider awake and refreshed.
Salmon: Salmon provides a great source of Tryptophan and Omega-3 fatty acids. Eating foods with Omega-3 fatty acids can improve mood and help manage depression or seasonal affective disorder. Other foods high in Omega-3 include fatty fish (tuna, herring, and sardines), walnuts, chia seeds, and fortified foods like milk, yogurt, or juices.
Clementines: These orange-colored fruits are high in Vitamin C and in-season during the winter months. Having a diet high in Vitamin C can help boost your immunity and keep you healthy from the inside out. Other foods high in Vitamin C include peppers, Brussels sprouts, and potatoes.
Cauliflower and Broccoli: These foods are excellent sources of phytochemicals and may protect against certain cancers. These cruciferous vegetables provide good sources of fiber and can help keep your GI tract healthy too. Other cruciferous vegetables include turnips, cabbage, and collard greens.
Winter Squash: These squashes are excellent sources of Vitamin A and carotenoids. These help with boosting immunity and regulating blood sugar. Controlling blood sugar can help keep us feeling more awake during the day. Other foods high in Vitamin A and carotenoids include sweet potatoes, carrots, pumpkin, and tangerines.
Trying to include these foods regularly in your diet can help increase your energy levels, boost your immunity, improve your GI health, and lift your mood.
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