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Brian Wansink is an American behavioral scientist and former director of the Cornell Food and Brand Lab. His research focuses on consumer behavior, food psychology, and how environmental factors affect eating habits.
Known for: Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think
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Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think
Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think explores the hidden psychological and environmental cues that influence how much and what we eat. Drawing on decades of research, Brian Wansink reveals how portion sizes, packaging, and even plate color can unconsciously drive overeating. The book offers practical strategies to help readers make small changes that lead to healthier eating habits without strict dieting.
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The Hidden Forces of Mindless Eating
When I first began examining how people eat, I was struck by how strongly our surroundings determine not only what we eat but how much. My research at the Cornell Food and Brand Lab revealed that people rarely eat because they’re physically hungry; they eat because food is there, because it’s visibl...
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The Mindless Margin and the Accumulation of Overeating
One of the most vital insights from this research is the concept of the 'mindless margin': those extra 100 or 200 calories that slip past unnoticed every day yet accumulate into pounds over weeks or months. It is the small soda refill, the casual handful of nuts, or the spoonful of dressing that fee...
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About Brian Wansink
Brian Wansink is an American behavioral scientist and former director of the Cornell Food and Brand Lab. His research focuses on consumer behavior, food psychology, and how environmental factors affect eating habits. He has published numerous studies and books on nutrition and behavioral economics.
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