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Good Food for Good Mood
Dr Eman Zaky • January 13, 2021
Is SAD Syndrome a Real Disorder?
You may be suffering from Seasonal Affected Disorder
if you find that you laugh less, have little to no enjoyment in regular daily activities, feel exhausted and sleep more. The good news is that you can do certain stuff to help you improve your mood.
With a healthy, can-do attitude combined with positive improvements to your diet, it is possible to combat SAD syndrome and depression. Ensure that you consume the right foods in your diet to promote the production of hormones and neurotransmitters, such as Serotonin
and Melatonin, the hormones responsible for your mood and balanced sleep cycles.
Try to include
Tryptophan
rich foods to boost the production of serotonin and melatonin. Tryptophan has a Psycho-reactant effects, releases and co-produces serotonin, endorphins, fights fatigue, nervousness, anxiety and depression.
Good sources of Tryptophan are: Turkey, chicken, whole grains, beans, rice, lentils, cottage cheese, bananas, eggs, almonds, walnuts
Supplement Guidelines for SAD Syndrome
To make serotonin, B-complex (B-vitamins)-B-vitamins are required. 5-HTP, which may help to increase serotonin. Vitamin D vitamin main source is the sun. Deficiency in vitamin D has been linked to depression.
(Don’t take any supplements without consulting your Doctor, as they can sometimes interfere with other medications.)
*More about foods to combat depression and SAD syndrome in the next post.*
