7 Easy Ways to Bust out of Your Winter Funk

by Jessica Smith

When it's early in the year, the fun of the holidays has worn off, that winter wonderland is no longer charming, and the cold? Well, its just getting old. Beat those winter blues with these 7 easy tricks.

1. Eat some sunshine. “One of the best ways to beat the winter blues is eating dark, leafy green vegetables like spinach, kale and collard greens. The chlorophyll of the green leaves is the literal energy of the sun, in edible form. Eat your sunshine and feel better,” recommends nutrition and wellness coach Michelle Pfennighaus, CHC, RYT. If a salad doesn’t sound that appealing in this weather, why not turn your greens into comfort food with one of Pfennighaus’ yummy recipes for Kale Chips or Greens Gratin.

2. Cheer up with some ‘C’. Dig into some pineapples! With more than 130% percent RDV of vitamin C, they can help boost moods, especially during the winter when many people feel depressed