Get Up And Do Something: Foods to beat the winter blues

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Foods to beat the winter blues Dec 16th 2012, 11:13 Even amid the cheerful holidays aren't there days when you just feel in a funk?  If so you aren't alone. According to the American Psychiatric Association, as many as 1 in 5 Americans - mainly women - suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression commonly known as the winter blues.   Bouts of cold weather sadness can leave us zapped of energy. For many feeling depressed triggers comfort eating and bingeing that easily leads to weight gain and further upset. But did you know there are foods that can actually help make you feel good – and even help banish dark day doldrums? When you want to feel pleasant and alert: Eating foods that stimulate the release of dopamine may produce enjoyable feelings. Phenylnine is an essential amino acid found in the brain and blood that can convert in the body to tyrosine, which in turn is used to synthesize dopamine, instantly increasing your energy and alertness. Start your morning off with eggs and whole wheat toast, which stimulate dopamine production, and you will feel more energized throughout the day.

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