The color of your plate matters

aharburger

I just came across this study and thought I would share it with the MFP community. I'm sure many of you have heard that an easy way to control portion sizes is to eat on a smaller plate (if you are trying to eat less) because the plate looks more full with less food.

Well apparently, if your plate has a high contrast in color with your food, you are more likely to serve yourself less. The opposite is true as well, so if you want easily trick your brain into eating more green veggies, eat off of green plates!

http://foodpsychology.cornell.edu/outreach/color_plate.html

SbetaK

Good idea to try! Their food psychology website also had a link from a men's magazine about an approach on how to stick to your diet that is worth a read:

http://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/nutrition/a-better-way-to-stick-to-your-diet-20130130

aharburger

cool thanks for sharing that too!

anonniemouse

Interesting. Thanks for posting.