What is Mindless Eating?

Dr. Brian Wansink, a world expert in nutrition and eating behavior, discovered that environmental cues and eating habits cause people to eat far more than they need, or evenrealize. This "Mindless Eating"™ effect has many causes. For example: Plates– large plates and certain plate designs can cause people to add more to fill the plateGlasses– short, wide glasses can cause people to pour more for each servingServing bowls– large bowls can cause people to take more than if the same food is offered in smaller bowlsFamily style service– serving food at the table often leads to more second and third helpingsEating while watching TV– people eat until their show is over, usually long after they're no longer hungryFood in easy reach– candy bowls, bags of chips, and other snacks within arm's reach can prove irresistible