Cold Weather Comfort Food Cravings?
Do you personally start craving comfort foods when the weather gets cold? Many people reach for macaroni and cheese, potatoes, and other high calorie, starchy foods this time of year.
Some reasons behind this are offered by Dr. Melina Jampolis:
* Genetic tendency towards higher calorie foods because it used to be scarce during the winter
* People may be depressed or anxious during the winter, and using food to self-medicate
* Cool salads simply aren't as warming as steaming stew or hot mashed potatoes
For more insight into winter cravings, and suggestions on satisfying them in a healthy way, click here.
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