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Red plates help weight loss

Researchers say using a red plate stops people eating as much food and using red cups could also stop pub-goers drinking as much alcohol. [Agencies]

Researchers say using a red plate stops people eating as much food and using red cups could also stop pub-goers drinking as much alcohol. [Agencies]


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Scientists claim that eating from a red plate could help dieters lose weight, Daily Mail reported.

Serving up meals on red plates or drinking from red cups cuts consumption by about 40 percent, according to one study carried out by German and Swiss academics.

Researchers say the color red may encourage diners to avoid snacking because it is commonly associated with the idea of "danger, prohibition and stop."

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吃饭用红色盘子可减肥

       据英国《每日邮报》报道,科学家称,用红色盘子吃饭有助于节食者减肥。

       德国和瑞士学术机构研究表明,用红色盘子吃饭和用红色杯子喝水可以减少食欲达40%。

       科学家称,红色可以帮助食客减少进食,是因为红色通常会让人们联想到“危险、禁令和禁止”。

(China.org.cn January 17, 2012)

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