There’s something about fall that just calls out for a great, big, steaming bowl of chili.

And it’s not just because it’s beginning to get cold outside, though it’s true we start to crave warm, comforting dishes when the weather forecast calls for pulling on a jacket instead of shorts.

Rather, I think it’s because we have a natural tendency to want to hunker down and fill up on the carbs our bodies start craving — consciously or subconsciously — to help boost our moods when there’s suddenly less daylight.

Chili often is packed with hearty proteins like beef or equally nutritious beans, and you’ll also find high-carb veggies like carrots and sweet potatoes in the pot, too.

A proper bowl of chili, if done right, also is full of heat-forward spices like paprika, chili powder and crushed r

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