When trying to lose weight, it is often advisable to eat a balanced diet and to exercise. But you can also use a effective trick to trick the brain. We tell you everything.

Advice from doctor Damien Mascret

According to researchers from Cornell University and Illinois in the United States, it would be enough to eat in dessert plates to reduce its food consumption. The doctor Damien Mascret indeed explained on the JT of France 2 on Friday March 10, 2023 that “when you put the same portion on different plates, the brain will take the container into account to estimate the volumewhich makes it think you ate well when you ate from the small plate“. Even if you put less food in it, it will always seem fuller! He goes on to say that this trick would “eat on average 25% less“.

Also think about the drink

Same thing for what you drink! The size of the glasses could influence the amount of soda we consume, up to 20%. “Prefer tall and narrow glasses rather than small and wide glasses” advises Damien Mascret. Yes, the thinner the glass you drink from, the more the desire to drink diminishes. A question ofoptical illusion which changes our perceptions in terms of quantity.

This trick is also valid for moderating your alcohol consumption. Even if the best is to sip sugary and alcoholic drinks only occasionally, at the risk of getting used to it! But remember, to lose weight permanently and without endangering your health, it is recommended to follow a balanced diet supervised by a nutritionist or dietitian.