Thursday, June 13, 2013

Mindful eating could aid weight loss - Spokesman.com - June 11, 2013

Mindful eating could aid weight loss - Spokesman.com - June 11, 2013: Mindful eating is a slower, more thoughtful way of eating. It’s based on the Buddhist concept of mindfulness, which involves being fully aware of what is happening within and around you at the moment. A small yet growing body of research suggests that mindful eating could help with weight problems and aid people in making more healthful food choices.

Applied to eating, mindfulness includes noticing the colors, smells, flavors and textures of food. It involves chewing slowly and getting rid of distractions such as TV or reading – or email.

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