Salmon and Avocado Recipes for Winter Blues

Written by Irina Wardas on January 23rd, 2009

It’s winter, it’s cold and dark outside, and it’s time for Seasonal Depression (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Studies show that people who are affected by SAD don’t have enough vitamin D and have lower level of tryptophan. For some reason more women than men suffer from this disorder.

Here are some healthy recipes to help you deal with seasonal depression: salmon, avocado, sesame seeds are sources of vitamin D and tryptophan.

Baked Salmon with Mushrooms

Ingredients: fish

2 medium onions, sliced
4-6 pieces of salmon (stake)
4 Portobello mushrooms, sliced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

1 tbsp fresh dill

one lemon

salt and pepper

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Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put a layer of onions (half) on the bottom of a casserole, then put fish, then put mushrooms and the rest of onions on the top. Put parsley on top, and squeeze the lemon juice over all. Cover and bake for 30 minutes, or until the fish is ready in the middle (test with a knife or fork.). Serve with lemon wedges.

Avocado Salad