Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think - Brian Wansink

A noted food psychologist shows why we may not realize how much we are eating. Using ingenious, fun, and sometimes downright fiendishly clever experiment, Wansink takes readers on a fascinating tour of the secret dynamics behind dietary habits. This book will literally change the way you think about your next meal. Food psychologist Brian Wansink revolutionizes our awareness of how much, what, and why we're eating--often without realizing it. His findings will astound you. - Can the size of your plate really influence your appetite? - Why do you eat more when you dine with friends? - What hidden persuaders are used by restaurants and supermarkets to get us to overeat? - How does music or the color of the room influence how much--and how fast--we eat? - How can we mindlessly lose--instead of gain--up to twenty pounds in the coming year? Starting today, you can make more mindful, enjoyable, and healthy choices at the dinner table, in the supermarket, at the office--wherever you satisfy your appetite.