Do you feel when the weather gets colder, you want to eat more?
Maybe you are reaching out for the snacks more together with a hot mug of tea to combat the winter blues. It seems natural that come the colder season, our body calls for comfort above anything else.
Hearty meals feel they fill us up and also warm us from within – think thick soups, stews, a filling breakfast fry up or porridge to start the day. Summery salads start feeling cold and unappetizing. Just as we want to wrap ourselves up in cozy blankets, the system craves for warmth to preserve heat.
There is evidence that body temperature has an effect on our hunger. Body temperature is affected not just by our environment, but our activities and even our diet.
When we exercise, our body temperature rises, which might be one of the reasons we feel less hungry after it. Our body temperature also rises after eating spicy foods, which might be another reason we might be drawn to more seasoned dishes at this time of year.
You may also have noticed that on hot summer days, you don’t feel like eating a heavy meal, but come nightfall and cool evenings you might be ready to enjoy a larger meal to digest during the night.
The relationship between body temperature and hunger might also explain why people don’t feel so hungry when they have a fever.
So, are you eating more in colder periods? After all, calories are energy, and we need to consume more of these in order to preserve body heat and energy. It is normal to feel this way when the weather gets colder. Make sure that the foods you are reaching out for will release energy slowly and keep you satisfied for longer – whole grains and dark greens will fill you up and keep your body happy.
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