Key Highlights
- During the cold winter months, many people find themselves hungrier than usual, reaching for larger portions and cozy comfort foods.
- While cold temperatures are often blamed for winter weight gain, experts say the causes actually involve shorter days, disrupted circadian rhythms and subtle hormonal shifts."Winter appetite changes are more strongly influenced by reduced daylight and sunlight exposure and the resulting disruption to circadian rhythms — called chronodisruption — than by cold temperature alone," Timothy Frie, a Florida-based nutritional neuroscientist and president of the National Academy of Neuronutrition, told Fox News Digital.
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- HOW TO SURVIVE HOLIDAY MEALS WITHOUT DERAILING YOUR PROGRESS Some research suggests people may eat more in colder environments to generate body heat, but Frie said the evidence remains mixed.
- Shorter winter days can trigger cravings for carbohydrates and comfort foods that temporarily boost your mood, experts say.
