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Mindful eating involves paying attention to what and how individuals eat, helping to become more aware of the bodyβs natural hunger and satisfaction cues. The process can help individuals become aware of the reasons behind their hunger and help to reduce cravings, control portion sizes, and develop long-term healthy eating habits.
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Itβs easy to rush through meals and snacks without pausing to enjoy the experience while refueling the body. Like meditation, individuals focus on what they are eating, how it smells, tastes, and the bodily sensations experienced. It is a way of checking in with the mind and body throughout a meal or snack. Mindful eating puts the individual in touch:
Individuals do not have to go all-in but can adopt some principles of slowing down and tuning into the body to improve health. Benefits include:
Mindful or intuitive eating has been shown to improve:
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Grider, Hannah S et al. βThe Influence of Mindful Eating and/or Intuitive Eating Approaches on Dietary Intake: A Systematic Review.β Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics vol. 121,4 (2021): 709-727.e1. doi:10.1016/j.jand.2020.10.019
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