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Listen to your body's hunger cues from "summary" of In Defence of Food by Michael Pollan
When it comes to eating, many of us have lost touch with our bodies' natural cues. We often eat out of habit, boredom, or simply because food is readily available. This disconnect between our bodies and our food choices can lead to overeating and poor nutrition. In order to reestablish a healthy relationship with food, it is essential to listen to our body's hunger cues. Our bodies are designed to tell us when we need to eat and when we've had enough. These hunger cues can take many forms, from a rumbling stomach to a feeling of light-headedness or low energy. By paying attention to these signals, we can learn to eat when we are truly hungry and stop when we are satisfied. This may require some practice, especially if we have spent years ignoring or overriding our body's signals. However, with time and mindfulness, we can retrain ourselves to eat in a way that is attuned to our body's needs. One way to tune into our hunger cues is to eat more mindfully. This means eating slowly, without distractions, and paying attention to how our body feels before, during, and after a meal. By doing so, we can become more aware of when we are actually hungry and when we are eating for other reasons. Another important aspect of listening to our body's hunger cues is learning to distinguish between physical hunger and emotional hunger. Emotional hunger often manifests as a craving for specific foods, a desire to eat when not physically hungry, or a feeling of emptiness that cannot be filled by food.- We can make more informed choices about what and when to eat. Ultimately, listening to our body's hunger cues can help us develop a healthier relationship with food and improve our overall well-being.
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