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Fruit on the Counter, Sweets in the Cupboard
Keeping fruit where you see it and festive sweets in a closed box out of sight. A simple food-environment habit.
What you see is what you eat
We tend to eat what is in front of us. Keeping a bowl of fruit on the counter and the mithai box in a cupboard nudges you to pick fruit first without any willpower.
Wash and display fruit, keep sweets in a closed tin and plate one piece at a time. This is a habit about the food environment and not a diet or treatment.
Ingredients
- A bowl of seasonal fruit
- A closed box for sweets
How to prepare
- Wash fruit and place it in a bowl.
- Move the sweet box to a high shelf.
How to use
- Reach for fruit when hungry.
- Plate one sweet only when you want it.
Helpful habits
- Cut larger fruit in advance.
- Offer guests fruit first.
Precautions
- People with diabetes should follow their meal plan.
- Do not skip meals.
- A habit, not a diet.
Frequently asked questions
Will I miss sweets?
- You can still enjoy one piece.
Does it work for kids?
- Often yes.
What about dry fruit?
- Keep a small portion.
