Studies have repeatedly demonstrated that "foods" that are closer to you, easier to get, more convenient to prepare and more visible are consumed in greater quantities. BUT these studies have been done with ready-to-eat fast foods and candies, not healthy foods.
If you have apples and carrots visible and close will they be eaten?
The answer seems to be yes!
In research done with 96 college students at St Bonaventure University in NY summarized at http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_124913.html they ate more carrots and apple slices if closer and more apples if more visible (clear bowls).
So just imagine, having apples, red grapes or walnuts where you can get them (walk by) and see them (clear bowls) and we would all eat more healthy foods! Put away the potato chips and candy! Note; I included those foods that are good sources of polyphenols that help prevent breast cancer as mentioned in prior blogs.
Together we can prevent 75,000 breast cancer cases each year!
This blog is general information and not personal medical advice.
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