5 foods to fight winter depression

By Parmita Uniyal

Published on Feb 03, 2023 08:17 pm IST

Do you feel depressed during the cold winter months? It could be seasonal depression which is triggered by a change in season and begins and ends at the same time every year. Here are foods that can help ease symptoms.

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Mood disorders are common in winter due to fewer daylight hours and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects many when the mercury goes down. Diet can play a crucial role in lifting mood and energy levels. Dr Uma Naidoo, Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef and Nutrition Specialist in her recent Instagram post talks about fruits that can help fight winter mood disorders.(Pixabay)

Published on Feb 03, 2023 08:17 pm IST

Mood disorders are common in winter due to fewer daylight hours and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) affects many when the mercury goes down. Diet can play a crucial role in lifting mood and energy levels. Dr Uma Naidoo, Harvard trained psychiatrist, Professional Chef and Nutrition Specialist in her recent Instagram post talks about fruits that can help fight winter mood disorders.(Pixabay)

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"During this time of the year, many battle seasonal depression. From the lens of Nutritional Psychiatry, here is some evidence-based nutritional recommendations for managing seasonal mood changes," wrote Dr Uma Naidoo.(Unsplash)

Published on Feb 03, 2023 08:17 pm IST

"During this time of the year, many battle seasonal depression. From the lens of Nutritional Psychiatry, here is some evidence-based nutritional recommendations for managing seasonal mood changes," wrote Dr Uma Naidoo.(Unsplash)

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Berries: They are packed with anthocyanins, a type of antioxidant that supports healthy stress tolerance and fights against inflammation.(Unsplash)

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Berries: They are packed with anthocyanins, a type of antioxidant that supports healthy stress tolerance and fights against inflammation.(Unsplash)

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Spinach: It is rich in iron and folate, and folate deficiency is associated with increased risk of depressive symptoms.(Unsplash)

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Spinach: It is rich in iron and folate, and folate deficiency is associated with increased risk of depressive symptoms.(Unsplash)

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Fermented food: Japanese consume a lot of fermented foods such as miso, natto, soy, tempeh and soy sauce which help in strengthening the immune system and easing digestion.(Unsplash)

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Fermented food: Japanese consume a lot of fermented foods such as miso, natto, soy, tempeh and soy sauce which help in strengthening the immune system and easing digestion.(Unsplash)

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Turmeric: It has anti-inflammatory properties that can help relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression while also relieving brain fog.(Pixabay)

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Turmeric: It has anti-inflammatory properties that can help relieve symptoms of anxiety and depression while also relieving brain fog.(Pixabay)

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Winter spices: Black pepper, cinnamon, rosemary, and ginger all have mood-boosting properties. They also add lots of flavour to food.(Unsplash)

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Winter spices: Black pepper, cinnamon, rosemary, and ginger all have mood-boosting properties. They also add lots of flavour to food.(Unsplash)

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