Why Do We Feel Hungrier in the Fall?
Fall is a season many of us look forward to all year long—pumpkin patches, apple orchards, haunted hay rides…does it get more fun? There are also several seasonal recipes to anticipate like soups, cider donuts, pastas, and festive drinks. And while these foods are certainly delicious—naturally increasing cravings—you may notice generally feeling hungrier this season.
But it turns out, becoming peckish during the fall months is not related to festive bites or the celebratory nature of the season. In fact, several physiological factors may explain the uptick in appetite that many of us experience this time of year. To learn more about it, we spoke to a registered dietitian (RD).
Why You Feel Hungrier in the Fall: There are a handful of reasons why we may feel increased hunger pangs this season. Lyndsay Hall, RD, registered dietitian at JM Nutrition breaks them down.
Excerpted from Real Simple
