Mindfulness Monday: February 26th

Today's Activity: Mindful Eating

Mindful eating is a practice that involves paying full attention to the experience of eating, moment by moment. It means being present and fully engaged in the act of eating food. 

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Eat Slowly: Instead of rushing through your meal, take the time to truly taste and enjoy each bite of food. Notice the flavors, textures, and sensations as you chew. This allows your body to properly digest the food and gives your brain time to register feelings of fullness.

Eat Without Distractions: Minimize distractions such as watching TV or scrolling through your phone while you eat. These distractions often take away from truly enjoying and focusing on your food, so steering clear of them enables you to completely immerse yourself in your dining experience.

Use All Your Senses: Notice the colors, shapes, and smells of your food. Listen to the sounds it makes as you chew. Pay attention to the sensations in your mouth and how the food feels as you eat it. Engaging all your senses while eating allows you to feel a deeper connection with your food.

Listen to Your Body: Listening to your body is crucial to mindful eating. Pay attention to hunger, fullness, and satisfaction cues. Eat slowly, savoring each bite, and pause to assess your body's signals.