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Healthy Huddle: The Portion Illusion
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We explore the “portion illusion” and how plate size, color, bowls, spoons, and even room space trick our brains into eating more. Practical swaps and hand-based guides make portions feel right without weighing or counting.
• how large plates make food look smaller
• why dessert plates feel more satisfying with small servings
• space illusions from rooms to dinnerware
• plate color contrast and fullness perception
• bowls and serving spoons driving bigger portions
• deceptive glass sizes and “value” signals
• family-style refills lowering friction for seconds
• easy swaps for plates, bowls, and where food sits
• hand-based portion guides for protein, carbs, fats
• mindful questions that reset “enough” at meals
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Chapters
1. Welcome And Live Call Setup (00:00:00)
2. Introducing Portion Illusion (00:00:26)
3. Big Plates Make Food Look Smaller (00:02:23)
4. How Brain Judges Plate-To-Food Ratio (00:04:58)
5. Space Illusions: Rooms, Classes, And Plates (00:08:47)
6. Plate Color And Contrast Effects (00:10:47)
7. Bowls, Spoons, And Serving Size Traps (00:13:18)
8. Deceptive Glass Sizes And Pricing (00:16:24)
9. Family-Style Dining And Endless Refills (00:18:51)
10. Restaurant Portions And “Value” Perception (00:21:24)
11. Practical Swaps And Brain Hacks (00:24:06)
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