Choose Wisely

You may remember Dr. Brian Wansink from earlier messages; he and his research team do a great job of looking at the subtle things that affect how much we eat as well as the food choices we make. The journal Appetite just published his group’s latest research findings (1), testing the theory that when eating with or near an overweight person, you may be less likely to adhere to your own health goals.

The researchers hired an actress to wear a “fat” suit and not wear it as she filled her plate. There were two food choices: salad and . . .

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