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Chew On This

May 25th, 2008 | By Food Snob | Category: Sustainable Living
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Chew On ThisWe eat to live, not live to eat. We also tend to mindlessly munch on snacks during computer or television time, as well as wolf down a meal when we are rushed and especially hungry. Sometimes we feel sad and start to eat. A lot. What happened to experiencing our food?

A step to greater satisfaction with food and better weight management is mindful eating. While it is hard, try to have one meal or snack where you are truly enjoying the texture, taste, and smell of what you are eating. You will soon realize that only three bites will have you satiated and full.

To enjoy your food, here are a few things to think about before chowing down:

How hungry are you? Assess your hunger level and determine how much you should eat before you even put anything on your plate. Therefore you already took a mindful first step towards control.

Eat slowly That means setting your utensil down before you take another bite. It takes longer but gives you time to chew, taste, and swallow.

Really taste the food Let the flavors dance in your mouth. Feel the texture along your tongue and palate. Observe the colors. By doing so, you will notice your taste satiety, and become fuller faster.

Stop before you are full It takes your body some time to signal to your brain that you are full, so start listening more carefully to your body. If you feel full, you probably ate too much already.

For a list of great foods to include and enjoy in your diet, check out my post on five foods that can change your life.


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