The small plates approach simply applies a little friction against eating more. Sometimes, that’s all we need.
Most of us mindlessly finish the food on our plate. That’s normal.
Once we’re done, there is a natural pause—a break in the action.
Maybe you decide that you’re hungry and go back for another helping, or maybe you decide you’ve had enough.
But without that pause, your autopilot keeps eating until the food is gone. And how much you eat depends on how much food is in front of you.
Where did the idea of small plates come from? Well, it isn’t new.
Small portions used to be normal in our country. And it’s still the norm in many places around the world.
And guess what? People who use small plates eat less, even if there is lots of food available.
