Mindful Eating

Mindful Eating

• Take a breath or two when you sit down at the table. This reminds our body that we are not running from a tiger and that it is safe to eat. We can then be prepared to absorb the most nutrients from our food.

• Bring all your senses to the meal. Look at the colours of the foods, take a moment to smell the food before you taste it.

•  Chew thoroughly. You stomach does not have teeth. The more you can break down your food in your mouth, the more you are benefiting optimal digestion and absorption. 

• Eat slowly. If you can, try putting down your utensils between bites. This allows time for our body to send us the full signal. It can take 20 minutes for our brain to get the signal that we are full. If you are tempted by seconds, wait 20 minutes before getting that second helping. 

• Put down the phone!! When you are eating focus on eating. We are not getting any nutrition from Facebook or Instagram

• Be aware of your own hunger signals. Are you eating for hunger or from an emotional place? It can be okay to sometimes gain comfort from food, as long as it is done mindfully.