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Nutrition for Shorter Days 

John Core, Sodexo Culinary Nutrition Lead

  • Food
  • Published on Nov. 07, 2025

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As daylight reduces, our circadian rhythm adapts accordingly. Light is the strongest cue for setting this rhythm, and without it, the body has fewer signals to stay alert. 

Shorter days often create a feeling of sluggishness, with less drive to be active and more temptation to stay indoors. 

Food can play a steadying role in this seasonal shift. Wholegrains such as oats and barley provide gradual energy release. Building these foods into regular meals helps create balance and consistency, even when daylight itself feels in short supply. 

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Recipes for nutrition on shorter days

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