The Easy Way tO eaT n Drink LesS...

Want to curb your drinking and eating habits? It might be easier that you think. Researchers Brian Wansink an Koert Van Ittersum from Cornell University asked students to pour a single shot of whiskey from a full bottle into a glass.
Those given a short, wide glass poured, on average , 30 per cent larger shots that those given a taller , narrower glass.
It would appear that people used the depth of the liquid as an indicator of the amount of liquid in the glass,not noticing , or not allowing for fact, that one glass was far wider that the other.
The researchers then repeated the experiment with experienced bartenders and discovered that they too poured, on average, 20 per cent larger shots into the short ,wide glass. If you want to reduce the amount you're drinking, then you'd be well advised to stay away from short, wide glasses and stick to tall narrow ones.
Dieting can also quick and painless. Placing a mirror in front of people when they are presented with different food options results in a remarkable 32 per cent reduction in their consumption of unhealthy food.
It seems that seeing their own reflection makes them more aware of the body, and more likely to eat food that is good for them.