winter

For those of you living in states where the thermometer drops enough for snow to stay on the ground, you might be dreading this upcoming cold season because it means longer nights and shoveling snow. However, it’s all a matter of perspective. Here are some health-related reasons why you shouldn’t be so icy about winter!

It’s no surprise that 25-percent of North Americans from a serious drop in mood and energy during the winter months, developing the “winter blues”—or worse, a case of full-blown seasonal affective disorder. The good news is that you can beat the winter blahs with these 10 mood and energy-boosting foods!