Tips for Mindful Eating
Emotional or stress eating is an unhealthy way to suppress our negative emotions such as fear, anger, and sadness. To avoid emotional eating during holiday events:
- Bust stress and avoid eating by going for brisk walks, doing some indoor exercises at home, or hitting the gym.
- While you don’t want to deny yourself yummy holiday desserts, fill most of your plate with healthier foods.
Daily diligence
Make better eating decisions! Habits such as rushing through meals, leaning on junk food, or snacking late at night don't support optimal health.
- Don't rapidly devour your lunch or dinner while glued to a screen or reading. Get away from technology, slow down, breathe between bites, and note when you're full.
- Strive to follow and cook a new healthy recipe at least once per week.
- Mindful eating means being fully attentive to your food—as you buy, prepare, serve, and consume it.
- Distracted eating makes it harder to listen to your body’s signals about food and other needs.
- Try gradually changing the habit of eating and not paying attention. Your eating will be more in control, and you'll enjoy it more.
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