Mindful Eating

Not only are the types of food eaten important for weight-loss, stress, and overall health, but the way you eat is just as important. Often times we rush through the day barley making time to eat and definitely not making any time to relax and enjoy meals. When food is eaten mindfully, we tend to eat healthier and less throughout the day. Mindful eating is easier said than done and often takes a lot of practice.   Don't get frustrated and try these easy tips to get started.

Easy Mindful Eating Tips:

• Plan meals and snacks ahead of time(this way your are not impulse eating when hungry or in a rush)
• Take a deep breath before serving your food (this way you are in charge of what foods you are picking, versus the foods picking you!)
• Turn on the lights (so you can see what and how much you are eating)
• Turn off the electronics when possible (to make you aware of what you are doing at the moment...eating)
• Take another deep breath before eating (this helps to relax you and put YOU in control)
• Put utensil or finger food down in-between bites until each bite is swallowed
• Listen to your body (this one takes the most practice, try to stop when your body tells you that you are full)
• Food is nourishing, so try to take your time and enjoy your meal, smell the aromas and TASTE the food you are putting into your body!