Sensible Christmas Snacking
Thursday, December 25, 2008 - 15:42
in Mathematics & Economics
We all know how hard it is to avoid tasty treats such as chocolate and crisps but it is even more challenging over the festive season.According to the British Heart Foundation, the average person will consume around 7000 calories on Christmas Day alone; the recommended daily intake for a woman is 2000 calories and 2500 for men.Snacking is one of the biggest causes of overeating but there are ways in which we can combat this over Christmas and beyond. A recent hypothesis by Dr. James Painter of East Illinois University recommends adopting 'The Pistachio Principle'.Dr Painter states that: "For example, people will eat larger portions when served food on a bigger plate, and will consume more alcohol when drinking from a wider glass. read more
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