If you are watching your weight then here is a
trick that helps. Using a plate that’s 30% smaller really does reduce food
consumption by 30%, new research finds.
It’s been a controversial topic for psychologists,
with over fifty different studies published on the topic over the years. Some studies have found smaller plates help people
eat less, others not.
Now, though, a new survey of all the
research finds that the trick works, as long as people:
- serve themselves,
- and are unaware they are being monitored.
Over the years scientists have tested all kinds of
foods, including snack foods, rice, fruit, cereals and popcorn.
The effect of using smaller plates — as long as
people serve themselves and aren’t aware they are being monitored — is usually
the same.
They eat less.
Reducing the diameter of a plate by 30% is enough
to reduce consumption by 30%.
Dr Natalina Zlatevska, one of the study’s authors,
said:
“Just changing to smaller plates at home can help
reduce how much you serve yourself and how much you eat.”
If you’re watching your weight, then, it could be
time to get some new, smaller, plates.
Hmmm…definitely something to think about. Me? I’ve
started my slimdown process by giving up wheat…i.e., bread mostly. It does make
a difference. I’m down 4-5 pounds already.
See ya, eh!
Bob
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