Tag: Eating in summer

According to scientific studies, the digestion of protein-rich foods, like mutton, naturally produces a greater amount of metabolic heat than the digestion of carbohydrates or fats. This physiological process, known as diet-induced thermogenesis, is the basis for the popular belief that mutton is 'heat' for the body.

According to a 2021 study, a 1 degree Celsius increase in temperature can decrease food intake by 0.11 percent, showing that many people experience less hunger in heat. So if you're wondering, 'Why am I more hungry in hot weather?', you might be experiencing a lesser-known physiological response driven by factors like dehydration or specific hormonal changes.