move the crudites closer

When women keep raw veggies within arm’s reach, they munch 67 percent more of them daily -- without even realizing it -- and that’s all it takes to shed 12 pounds yearly without dieting, say University of Illinois researchers. So keep a bag of baby carrots nearby when you’re watching TV, decorate your dinner plate with some pretty bell pepper strips, and leave a bowl of cucumber slices and low-cal dip on the counter when you’re preparing meals.