Proximity makes a difference

So we all know that it's a good idea not to have junk in the house. After all, if it's not there, you can't eat it. I have another helpful hint regarding proximity...

I have a friend that is currently working on his doctorate in health and nutrition so this comes from a knowledgable place. Items at eye level will be eaten more often than items placed at a lower level. Seems simple enough but I actually tested it. I still have potato chips in my house and they usually reside on an eye level shelf in the pantry. Once a chip bag is opened it tends to last only 24 hours in my family while the nuts/dried fruit that was one shelf lower would last over a week at least. I simply switched the two shelves without telling anyone. Would you believe that an opened bag of chips lasted over a week while the nuts ran out in about four days? It happened and I'm a believer. I've now moved cut veggies out of the crisper and closer to eye level and now they are getting eaten more too!

I figure anything that helps me and my family eat healthier is worth a little rearranging of the cabinets/refrigerator.