The Cleveland Clinic is offering tips on avoiding 'comfort eating' as the seasons change.
Susan Albers, of the Clinic's Psychiatry and Psychology department, says that as the weather becomes colder and days become shorter (with it getting dark earlier on in the night), people can become depressed this time of year.
For those who often find themselves turning to food for comfort, Dr. Albers said there are ways to take advantage of traditional fall foods, like apples and pumpkins, to get them to work in our favor instead.
Research has shown eating an apple before a meal can help people avoid eating too much.
Roasted pumpkin seeds can also help people regulate chemicals that make them feel good.