12/14/2024
“Mindful eating is a practice that involves paying close attention to the experience of eating, using all of your senses and being aware of your thoughts and feelings. It can help you improve your relationship with food and eating, and may lead to better digestion and weight loss.”
Here are some tips for mindful eating:
🧠 Eat slowly: Eating slowly can help you recognize when you're full and avoid overeating.
🧠Eliminate distractions: Turn off the TV and put away your phone so you can focus on eating.
🧠Engage all senses: Notice the colors, smells, tastes, and textures of the food, and how you feel when eating.
🧠Honor your hunger: Pay attention to your hunger cues and don't skip meals.
🧠Serve in modest portions: Use a plate no larger than 9 inches across and fill it only once.
🧠Savor small bites: Chew thoroughly to fully experience the food's flavors.
🧠Be conscious about eating: Notice your thoughts and feelings while you eat.
🧠Pay close attention to your hunger: Consider why you feel like eating, and what emotions or needs might be triggering the eating.
