Edelweiss Mutual Funds CEO Radhika Gupta has suggested restaurants add ‘half plate’ meal options as a way to fight growing obesity and reduce food waste. She underlines that most people want smaller portions but tend to eat more just in case they cannot finish food. Having half portions of food would cater to such needs, enabling clients to have a suitable amount to eat without guilt over food wastage.Gupta further emphasizes the economic benefits this practice has in store, observing that serving foods at lower rates for smaller quantities could make it more affordable to dine out while being more enticing. This activity seeks to influence healthier consumption without compromising the environmentally friendly effects regarding food wastage.
The proposal has received a welcome response from the public, with most commending its usefulness and benefits to consumers and the restaurant business. Supporters feel that the steps could instill responsible eating and add to the overall fight against obesity and sustainability.
