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Winters and Health...

Winters and Health...

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Why Do We Eat More in Winter?

 As soon as temperatures drop, our appetite goes up for high-calorie, high-carbohydrate foods mashed potatoes, pasta and cheese the dishes that make us feel warm and cozy

Craving Carbs? It Could Be SAD

If your cold-weather cravings come in the form of pasta, cookies, pastries, and other carbs, you might actually just be suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD. It’s normal to want to cope with long, cold nights by filling up on food numerous studies have shown that the brain actually produces feeling of happiness when you consume high-calorie, high-fat foods.

To keep your diet in check while still warding off seasonal depression, fill up with lean protein rich in omega-3 fatty acids, such as salmon. Omega-3s have been shown to have mood-boosting power while protein will help keep you full and satisfied. If you’re going to give in to a craving (and most experts agree you occasionally should), give it a healthy makeover. If you crave a big bowl of pasta and cheese, switch out regular enriched pasta for whole grain and add lean protein to the mix, along with a few vegetables for vitamins and fiber.

If it’s dessert you want, go for a steaming mug of hot dark chocolate, which has been shown to reduce risk of heart disease, raise levels of healthy cholesterol, and be a mood booster. Researchers found that things that are physically warm, such as a hot shower or a warm drink, can help people feel happier and less lonely.

Winter Munchies Might Just Be Tradition

According to some experts, winter weight gain is just a product of our environment, not biology. Between the holidays, Super Bowl Sunday, and Valentine’s Day, winter is packed with opportunities to overload on traditional, fatty foods. This coupled with a decrease in physical activity during cold winter months, and it’s only natural that most people gain a kg or two during winter and lose it come spring.

The Expert Advice

Sometimes splurge on the foods you really love, and stick to a balanced diet of whole grains, lean protein, and fresh fruits and vegetables the rest of the time.


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