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:
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
Immunity Boosting Spices Recipe
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
Ingredients:
3 avocados, diced
½ cup carrots, chopped
½ cup purple cabbage, diced small
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp parsley, minced
1 tbsp dill chopped
2 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp sesame oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 pinch of Cayenne pepper
black pepper and salt to taste
Immunity Boosting Spices Recipe
Directions:
Mix all ingredients in a bowl thoroughly. Enjoy with crackers, peppers, tomatoes.
Bon Appetit and let us be SAD smart.
I am going to talk more about Seasonal Depression and post different Healthy Recipes to beat it, so stay tuned.
Breathe, smile and be happy.
© Irina Wardas, HHC
Women’s Holistic Health, Nutrition and Relationship Expert
