Practice mindfulness beyond mealtimes from "summary" of The Mindful Diet by Ruth Wolever PhD,Beth Reardon MS,RD,LDN,Tania Hannan
When we think about mindfulness and food, we often focus on what happens during meals - paying attention to the taste, texture, and smell of our food, and tuning in to our hunger and fullness cues. However, mindfulness can be practiced beyond mealtimes as well. In fact, bringing mindfulness to other aspects of our lives can support our overall well-being and help us cultivate a healthier relationship with food. One way to practice mindfulness beyond mealtimes is to eat mindfully in between meals. This means being present and attentive when we reach for a snack or a treat, noticing our cravings and emotions without judgment, and making conscious choices about what and how much we eat. By bringing awareness to our snacking habits, we can begin to understand the triggers that le...
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