S.A.D

S.A.D.

25 January 2021|Health, Nutrition, Research papers

Seasonal Affective Disorder, Standard American Diet, Struggling Against Depression (ok I made that one up, but they’re all very real today.)

Wikipedia describes Season Affective Disorder as: ‘a mood disorder subset in which people who have normal mental health throughout most of the year exhibit depressive symptoms at the same time each year, most commonly in winter. Common symptoms include sleeping too much and having little to no energy, and overeating.’  (Maybe my definition of S.A.D. is not so inaccurate…)

According to this research article: ‘The Standard American Diet (SAD) has long been implicated in contributing to the health challenges experienced in the United States. Significant changes to the SAD have occurred since the 1950s, including a greater abundance and accessibility to calorie-dense and nutrient-poor food and beverage choices.’  It’s not just the States either.

Calorie dense, nutrient-poor foods often taste great, are easily accessible and cheaply available, but… Check out the Nutrition section for ideas to maximise your healthy years.

I’ll leave you with this thought, from Sangu Delle, who’s TED Talk below has been watched 2.5M times; ‘Being honest about how we feel doesn’t make us weak – it makes us human.’  Our ‘Healthy Mind’ section features websites, books, podcasts and films to encourage you.

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