Adopt Private Mind Tricks

By: Nikki Nies While the words portion control, calorie counting and “mindfulness” are regularly thrown around as necessarily components of … More

Sensory Science Applications in Food Service

By: Nikki Nies Top Shelf: Beef Short Rib Enchiladas—Chili’s Napa Almond Chicken Sandwich—Panera Brad New England Fish & Chips—Friendly’s Wisconsin … More

20 Minute Rule

By: Nikki Nies We’ve all heard of the five second rule, right? Where if you drop food on the floor, if … More

More Mindful Eating

By: Nikki Nies I just finished reading the book Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think by Brian Wansink. While I … More

Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think

By: Nikki Nies I keep saying it, but the truth hasn’t changed! I’m confident I’ve picked the right profession as … More

Health Halos

By: Nikki Nies What are the largest selling products in America? Those that are easy to understand, quick to use … More

Smaller Plate Movement

By: Nikki Nies In America, bigger is equated with better. Everywhere you turn, products are advertised to be jumbo or … More