March 10, 2009
Tips for Mindful Eating
- Pay attention with all five senses
- Check your emotional temperature (are you angry, sad, excited, or worried?)
- Take small bites
- Chew each bite
- Waite between bites (most people take another bite before they chew or swallow the previous bite)
- Eat while seated in a designated eating place (not in front of the television)
- Allow time to digest your meal (It takes the brain about 20 minutes to get the signal you are full)
- Treat yourself well (Give yourself a break if you have a mindless meal or snack)
- Be patient (Establishing new habits takes time and practice.