6.3K views · 57 reactions | How do you fill your plate? Learn about healthy portion sizes for protein, veggies and dairy, from our registered dietitians, Monica Randel, RD, and Heather Howard, RD. | Kaiser Permanente | Facebook

Did you know that the size of your plate can literally change how much you eat—without you even realizing it? 🧐 Studies in behavioral science show that larger plates make portions look smaller, causing us to serve (and eat) up to 30% more food than we actually need! 😱 This happens because of the Delboeuf illusion, a visual trick where the same amount of food looks smaller when placed on a bigger plate. Your brain thinks, “That’s not enough!”—even when it is. Over time, this leads to overeating