What to Eat as the Seasons Change: Autumn Nutrition Made Simple

🍁 Food = comfort in autumn

As the evenings get darker and the jumpers come out, it’s normal to crave warm, heavier meals. Your body is naturally looking for grounding, filling, satisfying food.

That doesn’t mean you’ve lost willpower. It means you’re human.

Here’s how to eat in a way that feels good AND supports your health.

🍲 1. Embrace warm, hearty meals — just build them right

You don’t need to avoid casseroles, soups, or curries.

You just need to make sure they contain:

• Protein: chicken, lentils, lean beef, beans

• Fibre: carrots, parsnips, spinach, broccoli

• Whole carbs: sweet potato, brown rice, quinoa

• Healthy fats: olive oil, avocado, seeds

It’s comfort food with a nutrition upgrade.

💧 2. Hydration is still crucial — even if you’re cold

Less sweating = less awareness of dehydration. But it still impacts:

• Energy

• Cravings

• Digestion

• Skin health

Top tips:

• Herbal teas

• Warm lemon water

• Use a bottle with hourly markers

🍫 3. Don’t demonise treats — plan for them

You will want a cinnamon bun or a pumpkin spice latte. Cool.

Just don’t wing it. Plan it. Enjoy it. Move on. When you take the guilt away, you stop the all-or-nothing spiral.

🧠 4. Eat to feel energised — not stuffed

Ask yourself:

“Does this leave me feeling better, or worse?”

That one question can shift your food choices faster than any macro calculator.

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