Vitamin D
Most of us know about needing sunshine to get our vitamin D. This is a problem with the decreased daylight hours, and doubly tough if you are having trouble getting yourself out of bed when your mood is low.
You need vitamin D to keep your immune system at top notch, which is even more vital in a season that is ridden with viruses.
When your vitamin D is low, depression is knocking at your doorpost. You can increase your vitamin D supplement during the winter season to keep your mood-boosting power on high.
Recommended Daily Allowance: 600 IU per day for adults ages 15 to 60.
Food sources of Vitamin D:
- Cod liver oil (1 tablespoon): 1,360 IU
- Salmon (3-oz. fillet): 646 IU
- Swordfish (1 / 3 cup): 566 IU
- Chanterelle mushrooms (1 cup): 114 IU
- Milk (1 cup): 115-124 IU