STEP AWAY FROM THE SNACKS The practical implications for avoiding overeating are clear: Don’t make it too easy for yourself to eat food throughout the day. Even effort barriers as small as having to open a cabinet, twist off a lid, peel an orange, or shell nuts can make the difference between eating the right amount and overeating. Keeping easy, tempting foods in plain sight, such as an open bag of chips or bowl of candy, creates a situation that is simply too tempting for the parts of our brains that are constantly on the lookout for a good deal.
