Craving Carbs in Winter: Is It Depression? What’s normal, what’s not?

f winter weather triggers carbohydrate cravings, you're not alone. Many people snack more on carbohydrate-containing foods in winter, sometimes in an unconscious effort to boost their mood, says Judith Wurtman, PhD, a former scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and co-author of The Serotonin PowerDiet.

How can you tell if your seasonal carbohydrate cravings are in the normal range or a possible symptom of winter depression?