Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is characterised by symptoms of depression that develop in the dark winter months and that lift with the onset of spring and summer.

Symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder are fatigue, allergy, and increased desire to sleep, fitful unrest full sleep and inability to concentrate.

Cravings for sweets and other carbohydrates- Weight gain, reduced sex drive.

One way to maintain a good mood is to keep your blood-sugar levels steady. Vegetables and lean protein will stablise blood sugar. Put turkey, chicken, tuna or salmon on your daily menu.

The above mentioned foods are high in protein, which you need for energy and tryptophan, which stimulates the “feel-good” hormone in your brain.

Vitamin B acts as a tonic on the nervous system. You may include brewer’s yeast, green leafy vegetables and live unsweetened yogurt in your meals or snaks. Brussels sprout are a perfect food for Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) sufferers. These are concentrated sources of vitamin C, which fights fatigue and has astimulating effect on your mood. Unlike citrus fruits, Brussels sprouts are also low in sugar.

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