How to do Mindful Eating?

Mindful eating makes you eat slower and like the assorted flavors of your meals. Also, it makes you drink slower and use your senses to appreciate the aromas of your drinks. By doing mindful eating you might lose weight, feel healthier, and will be aware of what you consume. Mindful eating changes your thoughts about food. You will be more conscious about what your body needs to stay healthy.

Before you begin mindful eating, you should write down the reasons for changing your eating habits. Next, you can do some research about the Mediterranean diet, Dash diet, or a diet that can help you eat healthier. In addition, you can slowly add more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, or protein to your diet. For example, if your motivation is to give up foods with too much sugar; You might want to do a combination of the Mediterranean, Dash, and Diabetes Diet. Find the right meal plans that suit your health needs. 

Although you do not need a diet to begin Mindful eating, it will help you change your eating habits for the better. Once you find your motivation, you can begin making your meals for yourself and your family. Set your dining table at home with a comfortable atmosphere for eating slowly. Silence your cell phone for thirty minutes or an hour. Eliminate any distractions you might have. 

Do not eat in front of the television or the computer. Also, do not have your cell phone next to you while you eat in your dining room at home. Appreciate the silence or listen to your family while you eat slower. Use your senses of taste and smell with every bite or with every sip.  Below are more resources about mindful eating. 

How to Start Mindful Eating:

https://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/diet-tips/how-to-start-mindful-eating

Mindful Eating:

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/diets/mindful-eating.htm#

Mindful Eating Guide:

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mindful-eating-guide

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