While many generations before us have struggled with famine, one of the biggest problems that plagues our generation is over-indulgence. We're a culture that can get too much of a good thing -- we overeat on a regular basis. Blogsoop has uncovered the top reasons why we overeat:

• We let visual cues tell us how much to eat
  
• Proximity and visibility of food doesn't help either; it's always there, tempting us.
• We're affected by the volume of food -- if our food had more air in it, it might make a big difference in how much we actually eat
• We accept that the serving size that something comes in is the optimal amount
• We ignore the influence that outside influences have on how much we eat

For more helpful information, including studies to back up these claims, check out the full article.