Mindful eating is a way to rediscover the joys of our inner nutritionist and create a healthy body and mind by being conscious of the food we eat and how we feel about it.
Mindful eating and intuitive eating are approaches to nutrition that focus on listening to your body’s needs and responding to them in a healthy way, with mindful eating being a practice of paying attention to food and eating habits without judgment or distraction, and intuitive eating being a broader philosophy that involves trusting your body's signals and letting go of rigid diet rules.
Mindful eating involves chewing food thoroughly and eating slowly to aid digestion and reduce digestive issues, while also promoting relaxation and rest for the body.
Eating mindfully can provide a calming and grounding experience, helping to reduce stress and anxiety, especially for emotional or stress-related eating.
The hunger scale is a method used to measure hunger levels before and after eating, aiming for a level of 3-4 before meals and stopping at a fullness level of 6-7.
Here are additional tips and techniques for practicing mindful eating:
Allocate dedicated time for meals, create a calm environment, engage all senses, chew slowly, avoid distractions, express gratitude, practice portion control, and develop a positive relationship with food through mindful eating.