3 Ways to Pack a Smarter Lunch

Think Small

Using smaller containers can decrease caloric consumption—without leaving you hungry. Diners who trade 12-inch plates for ten-inch ones will eat about 22 percent fewer calories and still feel like they've eaten a full meal. Researchers also found that people perceive meals as satisfying when their plates are three-fourths full, whether they're served on a smaller plate or a larger one.