Why Do We Prefer ‘Sweet’ Food in Winter?

Imagine your body is like a cozy blanket on a cold day, it wants to stay warm. When the weather gets chilly, our bodies work harder to keep us warm. Eating sweet food gives our bodies energy quickly and makes us feel warmer inside. That’s why we love cookies and hot chocolate in winter!

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  1. A child eats a whole chocolate bar during a snowstorm because it feels warm inside.
  2. Grandma makes hot cocoa every evening in December, and everyone looks forward to it.
  3. A student grabs a candy bar on the way to school because it’s colder than usual.

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