The New York Post had a hip take on how urbanites can avoid mindless eating yesterday. They asked Brian Wansink, author of "Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think," for his tips on culinary danger zones.

He shared how to handle cocktail parties, buffets, takeout, movie counters and of course, your desk at work. See if his advice works for you.

And you want more on the Cornell food researcher, check out my post earlier this month on mindless eating and the ways he is unlocking the psychology of our overindulgence.

-- Amanda Barrett, amNY.com