Every trip through the kitchen is an opportunity to eat. Research by Maas and Hunter shows proximity to food increases consumption — snacks on your desk versus across the room. If your home routes you through the kitchen frequently, you’re exposed to food cues constantly. Reducing unnecessary traffic or redesigning to minimize cues reduces unplanned eating without willpower.
This companion covers the proximity effect, tracking your pattern, why excessive traffic happens, and reducing it. (3 min read)