Study: A Photo of Your Kitchen Counter Can Predict Your Weight

Researchers from Cornell University recently took photos of kitchen counters in more than 200 American homes. Their results? Women who had breakfast cereal sitting on the counter weighed 20 pounds more than women who didn't. And if there was soft drink on the counter? They would weigh 24 to 26 pounds heavier. It's the perfect example of a "see food" diet - you eat what you see more of. After all, women with a stocked fruit bowl on their counter weighed 13 pounds less than those who didn't! Here's what you can learn from studies like this.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Study: A Photo of Your Kitchen Counter Can Predict Your Weight Researchers from Cornell University recently took photos of kitchen counters in more than 200 American homes. Their results? Women who had breakfast cereal sitting on the counter weighed 20 pounds more than women who didn't. And if there was soft drink on the counter? They would weigh 24 to 26 pounds heavier. It's the perfect example of a "see food" diet - you eat what you see more of. After all, women with a stocked fruit bowl on their counter weighed 13 pounds less than those who didn't! Here's what you can learn from studies like this. Nicholas English Content Manager of About.com Health 5 Ways to Trick Yourself Into Losing Weight READ NOW 8 Reasons You're Not Losing Weight    READ NOW The Best Breakfasts to Both Fill You Up and Slim You Down    READ NOW 124 Weight Loss Mistakes to Avoid    READ NOW Trending Now • How to Wear Activewear Everywhere • 3 Tips for Dealing With Rheumatoid Arthritis • The Chemotherapy Concern Few People Ever Talk About • 7 Things You Wonder About When You're Carrying Twins • Should Humans Eat Meat? An MD's Perspective • Here's When You Can Sign Up for Medicare and When You Can Change Plans • What Head Trauma Means for Your Alzheimer's Risk Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Health newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.