The Surprising Psychology Of Dieting And Plate Design • Discoverology

The Surprising Psychology Of Dieting And Plate Design

Food, Psychology

You’ve probably heard the idea that using smaller plates and bowls can affect your perception of how much you’re eating, thereby helping you eat less. But how well does it work? A new study sheds light on that popular theory, finding that if you’re really hungry, it doesn’t work.

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