I’m still amazed (and tricked almost every time…okay, who am I kidding, I’m still tricked every time) when I look at the illusions in the following article. I’d swear one was bigger than the other. I’ve even taken out the scale and ruler…to make sure I’m right…just to find out…WHAT? It can’t be!
There is a great lesson here about portion control with respect to our food consumption. In a world where super-sizing and obesity go hand-in-hand, it’s important to get a grip on our portion sizes now. This article shows how we can easily trick our minds (even when we think already know the answer!), and this comes in handy when eating.
Some of you might be asking, “Why would I need to control my portion size when I’m eating Raw?”
My answer: Not everyone who reads my blog is 100% Raw. And, even if you are, I’ll bet there are times that you still eat too much Raw food. When it comes to longevity, more scientists show that reducing our caloric consumption might be the key. Yes, many Raw foods are already low in calories, but let’s be honest. Are we all snacking on apples and carrot sticks all day long? Not likely. I’ll bet that a number of you are still consuming a lot of calories due to the high caloric content of most nuts, seeds and oils, while still accustomed to big portions. Not to worry though, we can still enjoy our delicious gourmet Raw foods…just eat smaller portions. And to do that just right…we need to simply use smaller plates, cups, bowls, etc. It works and it’s effective!
So, are optical illusions making you fat or hindering your weight loss efforts? No worries! Turn that problem around and use it to your advantage. Throw out the dinner plates and start using those salad plates for your next entire meal and you’ll find yourself consuming fewer calories, yet being more satiated than before. It’s like magic.
For those of you interested in more on the topic, I highly recommend this fantastic read by Dr. Brian Wansink, Mindless Eating – Why We Eat More Than We Think. I read the book in about two sittings and have already passed it on to many friends.
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