Keep food out of sight to eat less

Can eating less be as simple as leaving serving dishes on the stove and out of sight ?

Researchers led by Brian Wansink, director of the Cornell Food and Brand Lab, shared findings of their 'Serve Here; Eat There' study of 78 adults.

Wansink said, "We looked at whether serving foods from the kitchen counter, instead of at the table, would reduce the number of times a person refilled his or her plate."

"Quite simply, it is a case of 'out of sight, out of mind'," he continued. "When we kept the serving dishes off the table, people ate 20 per cent fewer calories. Men ate close to 29 per cent less."

The same strategy can be used to help increase the consumption of healthier foods, Wansink explained, according to a Cornell release.

"If fruits and vegetables are kept in plain sight, we'll be much more likely to choose them, rather than a piece of cake hidden in the refrigerator."

Dining environment, plate and portion size, and other hidden cues that determine what, when and how much we eat are familiar topics in Wansink's work. He is the author of 'Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think'.

Experimental Biology is an annual meeting of nearly 13,000 scientists and exhibitors from the fields of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, pathology, nutrition, pharmacology and immunology.

These findings were presented at the Experimental Biology conference in Anaheim, California.

Nutritious and Healthy food

Hi friends, to day I will tell you about the good food for our good health.Because you know--Healthy and nutritious food is very important for maintaining a good health.Healthy food is that regular and timely taken food, juices, nuts, snakes and much more.
A balance diet, good food habits are essential for a healthy and normal course of life, we forget to take necessary nutrition that is required for our body and so we are very prone to many life style disease. So I suggest it is very very essential to know the benefits of nature's gift like fruits, vegetables, nuts etc. Did you agree with me?

Here you can find useful articles on nutrition and health benefits of various fruits and vegetables.I think you should follow it for your good,healthy life.So starts bite and take care.

• Apples : Apples are rich in vitamins and help to reduce risk of colon cancer, prostrate cancer, lung cancer etc.

• Radish : Radishes and their green parts an excellent source of vitamin C and a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties too, Radish leaves are good source of calcium. It contains cancer-protective properties.

• Chives : Chives are known for their beneficial effect on the digestive system and blood pressure and many more.

• Coconut : It is known for its anti-fungal, anti bacterial properties. Coconut oil forms the the base of many Ayurvedic medicinal preparation.

• Cherries: Good source of many vitamins, minerals and tasty to eat. 

• Plums : Its a sweet and juicy fruit and good source of vitamin C.

• Spinach :Rich in iron and calcium. It helps to overcome iron deficiency.

• Beetroot : it contain good amount of foliate, potassium and manganese . They help to curing skin problem.

• Cabbage - Healing Properties : Cabbage is a well known common vegetable. Its is low in calories and is long known for its healing properties.

• Cauliflower : Highly nutritious and is effective in curing aliments. It is rich in foliate and good for pregnant woman.

• Mango : Mangoes are very popular and widely available fruit. It rich in Potassium and is known as antioxidant.

• Tomatoes : Tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene and is a potent antioxidant.

• Musk Melon - Tropical Delight : Musk melon is a tropical fruit which is been cultivated for a very long time. It is a rich source of vitamin 'C' and is effective in reducing body heat.

• Bitter Gourd : It is a tropical vegetable and It is a well known cure for diabetes.

• Avocado - for fitness and health : Avocado is rich in potassium content. The fruit is also a good source of vitamins.

• Papaya : A rich source of Minerals and Fibre and has high nutritional benefits.t is rich in Anti-oxidants, Minerals and Fibre. It also helps in Skin Treatments.

• Oats : Fibre food that cures constipation. It have some unique fatty acids andantioxidants which together with Vitamin E slow cell damage.

• Watermelon : It is highly refreshing during summer.It does not contain cholesterol and helps in eye sight also.

• Banana : Banana helps in the treatment of Depression.Anemia, Blood Pressure, Brain power, Constipation, etc.

• Almond : A highly Nutritious fruit. Consumption of Almond lowers cholesterol levels,reduces the risk of lifestyle diseases and gives overall wellness.

• Egg : Egg is a healthy and nutritious food. Lecithin in eggs prevents the absorption of cholesterol of egg and other sources too.

• Mushrooms : It is also a highly nutritious food. Mushrooms are rich in minerals, vitamin D (ergosterol), thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), dietary fibre as well as all the essential amino acids and are low in fat and calories.

• Gooseberry (Amla) : Rich in Vitamin C: Amla or Gooseberry has many nutritious benefits. The amla has been found to be the most abundant source of Vitamin C in the plant kingdom.