Today, most people are busier than ever and allow little time to properly appreciate their food. Sometimes we don’t even really taste it. Either we aren’t paying attention to the same old, same old we are eating, or distractions keep up from actually enjoying a meal.

Whatever the reason, mindful eating can actually make food taste better. Stop the train and grab a seat for this one, you’ll never eat food quite the same way.

Satisfaction, Not Super-Sized

Every menu where there is also a drive-thru has a super-sized option. Do we really need enough food to feed 2-3 people? Of course not! But they make it a cheaper deal and hard to pass up.

Put that food in front of us and it’s wolfed down in no time. You may not taste any of it, but it’s gone. You’re probably not very satisfied either and now you can expect a carb-crash in about 20 minutes.

Mealtime isn’t about how much food you can shovel down in a single rushed sitting. You should be enjoying your food. Every bite should be satisfying to your palate during the meal and not make you feel bloated and miserable afterward. Continue reading →

Weight loss is a super popular subject today and many are trying to find a sure-fire way to get it done, be it fad diets or a complete and long-term approach to their current way of eating. Mindful eating is definitely a buzzword that’s getting a bunch of attention as well.

Although not a diet in the traditional meaning, as there are no real food restrictions per se, mindful eating can launch a person into healthier choices thus delivering the desired weight loss effects.

Here are some ways mindful eating can assist in weight loss:

Eat When You’re Hungry

When you are eating mindfully you essentially take the time to figure out why you are eating in the first place. Are you trying to nourish and fuel your body? Are you listening to the cues your body is giving you in response to actually being hungry? The more noticeable ones are stomach growling, and perhaps getting tired in the middle of the day. Continue reading →