India, Dec. 5 -- Winter often brings a noticeable decline in energy, appetite control, and overall motivation, which prompts many people to reach for fried or sugary snacks. However, colder months actually require smarter nutrition, not heavier choices. Your body works harder to stay warm, immunity naturally becomes more vulnerable, and digestion slows down. One thing you can go for a mix of taste, warmth and health benefits is sweet potato chaat.

As Dr Rohini Patil, Nutritionist & Founder, Nutracy Lifestyle, tells Health Shots, "As temperatures drop, the amount of energy that is used by the body to maintain body heat increases, the body's immune system starts to weaken, and the digestive process slows down."

Dr Patil points to a review...