Many of the symptoms of depression can be directly linked to vitamin and mineral deficiencies in the average diet, which is largely comprised of empty carbs, caffeine and sugar. Depression, mood swings and fatigue often have a common cause: poor nutrition.

Yay! The holidays are here! Now we can enjoy our favorite seasonal dishes and desserts that we have been looking forward to all year. If you’re like me, feasting on delightful delicacies is a mainstay of any celebration, and it seems the bigger the celebration, the greater the feast. With Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s all occurring within a span of just 41 days, many of us end up at party after party, celebrating the holiday season and packing on the pounds.