We eat more and gain weight in winter

I was writing about weight gain in winter 3 months ago here on my blog.
Our body needs a lot of energy to heat up the body, so we feel hungry and we eat more to keep the energy levels up.
Now the latest research is confirming that people eating more in autumn and winter.

"In anticipation of the possible weight gain during long winter months, individuals need to maintain energy balance," study author Dr Yunsheng Ma, of the University of Massachusetts Medical School in Worcester, said.
"To avoid the winter weight gain, individuals need to be conscious of their diet and physical activity in the winter.
Energy in - food intake - must be equal to energy out - mainly physical activity - to avoid weight gain.
Many individuals never lose that holiday pound, and in 10 years, this becomes 10 pounds, which can impact health," Dr Ma said in a university statement.

What we need to do in winter to maintain a healthy weight? Increase your exercise frequency per week, avoid fatty foods and watch out your carbs intake.