India, Nov. 8 -- From gajar ka halwa to aloo paratha, cravings seem to grow during the winter season. You may find yourself reaching for food more often, whether it is an extra helping at lunch or a fried snack with your evening tea. Snacking feels cosier as temperatures drop, and favourite comfort food becomes harder to resist.ALSO READ: Diwali food binge: Cardiologist warns how too much mithai, namkeen and fried food can affect your heart

But is it really a lack of willpower, or could the winter season have something to do with your increased appetite? Before blaming yourself for reaching for another helping, it is worth considering how the seasonal changes may be affecting your routine and subsequently shaping eating habits.

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