{HMW} Why Your Body Craves Different Foods Each Season (It's Not Just You)
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β Dear Reader, Do you notice your appetite or mood and energy changing as we head into a new season? Maybe you can just sense that you need more root vegetables or perhaps you're craving soups and stews over salads and smoothies? Studies on seasonal affective disorder show us that our bodies naturally respond to changing daylight patterns. Research found that people experience seasonal rhythms in food intake, with increased consumption of carbohydrate-rich foods during winter months and decreased intake during summer. Your hypothalamus, which regulates hunger and satiety, is deeply connected to light exposure and seasonal changes. The circadian timing system controls not just when we feel hungry, but what types of foods we crave. During shorter winter days, our bodies may naturally seek more calorie-dense, warming foods to maintain energy and mood stability. The research shows that seasonal changes in appetite serve important biological functions. Winter carbohydrate cravings may help boost serotonin levels during darker months, while summer preferences for lighter, water-rich foods support hydration and cooling when temperatures rise. Eating, like many biological functions, displays this daily and seasonal rhythm controlled by our internal timing systems If you're struggling with seasonal eating transitions and want personalized strategies for creating new seasonal meal plans, my one-on-one coaching provides targeted support for these specific challenges. I have opened 3 coaching spots for October - grab one today!β β β Have it: Interesting Article Alert: Feeling Stressed? Dehydration May be to Blame (I'm working hard to up my water intake) β βThis on-sale Lululemon Bag (probably the only thing I can afford from this store. lol) β β Made it: β5-Senses Sundayβ This week's sensory highlights: Ben Stiller's nostalgic Shirley Temple soda line, intriguing fall scents like orris and labdanum, a site organizing hit songs from 1951-2015, and wearable art that blurs the line between fashion and sculpture. What's captivating your senses lately? βRead this week's edition here.β β From the Archives: How to Nourish Yourself Through Grief: Understanding Our Relationship with Food During Lossβ β Want it: βI could see this being very helpful in certain situations. β βThese Brighten Up Eye Patches from Good Patch (I've used their energy patches before but never tried any of their skin care products) β β β Ingredient Spotlight: Spinach Fresh spinach is having a moment in my kitchen lately, and not just because it's everywhere right now. These tender, earthy leaves are so much more versatile than the wilted pile most of us remember from childhood. Baby spinach practically melts into scrambled eggs (tofu for me), while the heartier mature leaves hold their own in warm salads and grain bowls. What I love most about spinach is how it sneaks nutrition into almost anythingβtoss a handful into smoothies (you won't even taste it, I promise), layer it in lasagna, or fold it into creamy pasta dishes. Those deep green leaves are loaded with folate and iron, plus they're one of the best sources of lutein for eye health. Pro tip: Don't just think salads. Try wilting spinach with garlic and a squeeze of lemon as a five-minute side dish, or blend it into pesto for a vibrant twist on the classic. Even the pickiest eaters in my family don't notice when I sneak it into meatballs or quesadillas. Here are 30 Spinach recipes to help you gets your greens in. β Announcements & Upcoming: Expert Ease Want to discover how successful experts work with ease instead of exhaustion? Then you're going to love this FREE email series from Brillup OR my friend Cathy at BrillUp. It's called Expert Ease and it's a collaborative email series specifically for expert business owners (consultants, coaches, trainers and other service business owners). Running 1-31 October 2025, Cathy has brought together 10 expert business owners to share their wisdom for sustainable productivity. I'll be sharing one of my favourite productivity hacks OR my secret for working without burnout And you'll walk away with actionable strategies to work with more ease as an expert. βSave your spot today!β β Extra Bytes: What I'm Reading: Vera, or Faith by Gary Shteyngart What I'm Watching: Black Rabbitβ What I'm Listening to: Fat Science Podcastβ What I'm Eating: Didn't love Thistle, back to Purple Carrot!β β Featured Product:
That's it for me this week. I hope you all have a happy and healthy hump day! Warmly, Jenny β
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