365 Changes

The Visual Cues

Written by

Craig Constantine

in

Seeing food triggers eating—not weakness, but wiring. Research by Deng shows people consumed 58% more candy from clear versus opaque containers. Every visible food is a suggestion to eat it. Countertop food, clear containers, refrigerator door placement all function as invitations. The solution: hide problematic foods, make healthy options visible, clear counters. This companion covers why visual cues matter, common triggers, the research, redesigning the environment, and conducting the audit. (3 min read)

One thought like this, every morning.

You don’t need more information about eating. You need the right idea to show up at the right time — before hunger, before decisions, before habits kick in.

Every morning, 365 Changes sends you one. Not a meal plan. Not a rule. Just a question or idea to sit with while you make coffee. Each one is simple, but they accumulate — and slowly, the way you think about eating starts to shift.

Get the daily prompt — it’s free:


Learn more about the daily prompt.

There’s more to read here — a companion essay that goes deeper into this topic. It might explore why willpower fades by evening, how your kitchen layout shapes what you eat, or what it really means to become someone who simply eats well. Each one takes a few minutes and leaves you thinking.

There are 84 of them across five areas — identity, environment, knowledge, decisions, and troubleshooting — and a Reader membership unlocks them all.

Join Now

Already a member? Log in here

More posts

  • The Energy Drink Habit

    A typical energy drink contains 25-55 grams of sugar (more…

  • The Craftsperson

    The craftsperson builds slowly, deliberately, for durability—thinking in years, not…

  • The Networking Event

    Networking events are about connections, not food—but food is everywhere.…

  • Ghrelin

    Ghrelin is the “hunger hormone” that rises before your usual…