Mindful eating is when we understand and are aware of the foods we eat. Awareness of our eating can help us grow a positive relationship with our food. Therefore, bringing in mindfulness with our relationship to food can take a caring and kinder perspective to eating.
Here are 6 ways to practice mindful eating:
- Stopping when full
- Eating when our bodies tell us
- Eating with others with set times and places
- Eating foods that are delicious and nutritious
- Removing distractions, focus on the here and now of eating
- Consider the origins of your food, where it comes from
Tips for mindful eating:
- Engage the senses
- Remove Restrictions
- Listen to your body
- Understanding what your body needs
