Tips for Mindful Eating
Question for you. What were you doing the last time you ate (or is it right now)? Most people I know eat while driving, watching a show, scrolling through social media, or working at their desks. I want to shake things up here and suggest something radical. What about doing nothing other than EATING while you eat? It’s called mindful eating, and it might help with everything from overeating to indigestion to just everyday stress Here are a few more tips for mindful eating: Don’t skip meals If you sit down to eat feeling absolutely starving, it’s going to be hard to appreciate your food and eat slowly. Bring all your senses Take in everything about your meal—how it looks, smells, tastes, and feels in your mouth. Take small bites Eat slowly and allow yourself time to fully taste the food in your mouth. Appreciate your food Recognize that your food is nourishing you and be grateful for that. Mindfulness is all about holding your awareness at the moment. Are you ready to set down that phone and give mindful eating a try?
