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What helps against hunger in winter

In winter, the body needs a lot of energy to maintain its temperature.

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In winter, the appetite for fatty and sweet foods is a constant - even in those who don't usually like them. Evolution is to blame. A nutritionist reveals what helps to prevent the cold and darkness from becoming fattening.

Frost on the windows and darkness all day long. To combat frost and frustration, many are now starting the vanilla crescent diet: with comforting sugar and lots of fat for the production of a warming winter bacon coat and a portion of good mood on top.