A fruit bowl on the counter, filled with actual fruit, is one of the simplest and most effective environment designs. Research consistently shows visible, accessible food gets eaten more — this applies to healthy foods too. Hollands’ Cochrane review puts the mechanism at effort: the path of least resistance is the one people take. If your fruit bowl is empty, hidden, or decorative, you’re missing an easy win. Stock it, position it prominently, and let visibility do the work.
This companion covers the research, the audit, the ideal setup, what the fruit bowl does, the anti-pattern, and common objections. (4 min read)
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