{"id":7224,"date":"2018-02-19T08:30:01","date_gmt":"2018-02-19T13:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/?p=7224"},"modified":"2018-02-13T15:15:48","modified_gmt":"2018-02-13T20:15:48","slug":"mindful-eating-savor-the-flavor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.butler.edu\/healthyhorizons\/think-before-you-eat\/mindful-eating-savor-the-flavor\/","title":{"rendered":"Mindful Eating: Savor the Flavor"},"content":{"rendered":"

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How do you meditate while eating? Slow down. Being mindful and paying attention to the food you consume could help you eat healthier, with more appreciation and intention. Learn how to make every meal a practice of awareness.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Mindfulness has become as buzzworthy as cold pressed coffee. One simple way to eat healthier may be to simply be mindful when eating.1<\/span><\/sup><\/p>\n

And guess what, mindful eating doesn\u2019t mean dieting or restrictions. It\u2019s about taking a moment to take it in. There are a lot of methods out there, but we\u2019ve simplified it for you.<\/p>\n

Ponder:<\/strong> Before you eat, ask yourself, \u201cAm I really hungry?\u201d Sometimes we think we\u2019re hungry when we\u2019re actually thirsty or bored or stressed.2<\/span><\/sup> Check in, do you need nourishment in the form of food or do you need something else?<\/p>\n

Appraise:<\/strong> When your food is in front of you, take a moment.\u00a0 How does it look? How does it smell? Do you really want it? Is it more than you need?<\/p>\n

Slow:<\/strong> Slow down, like waaay down. Put your fork down between bites. Really chew your food and taste it. Slowing down helps your brain catch up with your stomach.3<\/span><\/sup><\/p>\n

Savor:<\/strong> Really enjoy your food. How does the texture feel in your mouth? What are all the complex flavors you can taste? Take a moment to savor the satisfaction of each bite.<\/p>\n

Stop:<\/strong> Stop when you\u2019re full. Sounds so obvious, right? But hey, cleaning your plate isn\u2019t necessary. By noticing when you\u2019re full and stopping, you may avoid unnecessary calories and indigestion.<\/p>\n

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