New Winter Menu Arriving At Dunkin’ After Christmas
Dunkin’ is getting ready to roll out its new winter menu. That’s not to be confused with their holiday menu, which is currently available. According to Guilty Eats, Dunkin’s winter menu is launching nationwide after Christmas on Wednesday, December 27th.
The winter menu at Dunkin’ will feature a few new items as well as some old favorites, including the early return of a Valentine’s Day icon: the Pink Velvet Macchiato. Here’s the rundown of what you’ll find inside participating Dunkin’ locations during the colder months:
Dunkin’ Winter Menu Items
- White Hazelnut Bark Coffee (New) – Ooh, hazelnut. This new drink will be available both hot or iced.
- Frosted Red Velvet Donuts (New) – Iced red velvet cake donut with cream cheese-flavored curls.
- Pink Velvet Macchiato (Returning) – Rich espresso with red velvet cake flavor and hints of smooth cream cheese icing.
- Pancake Wake-Up Wraps (Returning) – A warm, tasty way to start your day.
- Sweet Black Pepper Snacking Bacon (Returning) – This is great anytime…because it’s bacon!
Looking ahead, Dunkin’s Valentine’s Day donuts are set to return on January 31st. You and your sweetheart will be able to indulge in the decadent Brownie Batter Donut and the always crowd-pleasing Cupid’s Choice of heart-shaped donuts with pink and white sprinkles.
These Foods Will Help Boost Your Mood And Cure That Seasonal Depression
1. Oats
Wren Kitchens says, “Oats are a great source of fibre and iron, which help keep your energy levels stable throughout the day and ease off any feeling of tiredness, sluggishness, and feeling fed up. Incorporating these into your diet not only in winter but throughout the year will massively help improve and manage your mood.”
2. Turkey
Wren Kitchens says, “Turkey is rich in tryptophan which helps our bodies produce serotonin. Serotonin is the mood-boosting neurotransmitter that helps you to relax and has been suggested to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms.[1] This makes it perfect for consumption when wanting to make yourself feel better when feeling the winter blues.”
3. Tuna
According to Wren Kitchens, “Tuna is a great source of selenium which is a nutritionally essential mineral that your body needs for everything from fighting infection to synthesising DNA. It’s essential to keep optimal levels of selenium in your body during the colder months as a low level of this mineral can contribute to the development of anxiety and depression.”
4. Salmon
Here’s why Wren Kitchens says Salmon will help with your seasonal depression, “Salmon is a fatty fish that is rich in omega-3 acids, some of which can be linked to lower levels of depression and a reduction in anxiety, making it perfect for consumption when dealing with winter blues. Research is still ongoing, but the benefits of omega-3s are supported by studies from the National Library of Medicine.”
5. Dark Leafy Greens
They are good for everything! Wren Kitchens says that, “Green vegetables are known to promote good mental and physical health as they’re packed with vitamins and minerals like iron, calcium, vitamin C and K – making them a great all-rounder throughout the year, but with particular benefit in winter when we may need the extra boost.”
6. Almonds
What makes almonds so beneficial? Wren Kitchens writes, “Almonds are another great source of tryptophan and magnesium and have many health benefits including helping to promote a stable attitude and sleep, making them a perfect snack for dealing with winter blues.”
7. Dark Chocolate
I’m very strange and actually don’t like chocolate but everyone says it’s an instant mood booster. Wren Kitchens agrees saying, “The last food on our list to help you deal with winter blues is dark chocolate, which is rich in serotonin, flavonoid, and phenylethylamine (PEA) – all known to boost brain health by supporting blood flow and linked to improved moods.”
