Revolutionize your eating habits with these simple mindful eating tips!

Friday: Mindfulness by Miles FROM THE DESK OF MILES EVERSON: Hello! Welcome to “Mindfulness by Miles!” Every Friday, I talk about topics related to the future of work, wealth, health, and our overall well-being. My goal is to help you apply these topics so you can further improve your career and personal life. Today, I’ll focus on this concept called, “mindful eating.” Keep reading to know why this is important and how it can help improve your wellness in general. CEO, MBO Partners Chairman of the Advisory Board, The I Institute

Revolutionize your eating habits with these simple mindful eating tips! Have you heard about “mindful eating?” Mindful eating is the practice of paying FULL attention to the experience of eating, including the taste, texture, and smell of the food, as well as your physical and emotional responses to such stimuli. In other words, it's about savoring and enjoying your food, rather than mindlessly snacking or gobbling down your meals. I personally have lots to say about the benefits of mindful eating. For one, this practice can help you tune in to your bodies’ hunger and fullness cues, and lead to more intuitive and healthier eating habits. Aside from that, it enables you to appreciate and enjoy your food more truly, leading to a greater sense of satisfaction and contentment. That’s not all! Mindful eating is not just about the physical benefits but also the emotional and psychological benefits. By becoming more aware of your emotional triggers and habits around food, you can harness a greater sense of self-awareness and control. What can you do to effectively start practicing mindful eating? Below are some of my recommendations: Set aside distractions, such as phones and TVs. It’s easy to flop in front of the TV and eat while being transfixed on the latest episode of your favorite show. Before you know it, you’ve eaten your entire plate. That’s why when sitting down for a meal, I recommend removing distractions as this is essential for mindful eating. This could be in the form of shutting down your work laptop, setting your phone aside, and not turning the TV on. After removing or minimizing such distractions, focus on the food in front of you or the conversation you are having with others. Take the time to FULLY chew and taste each bite. Mindful eating is about slowing down. When you’re eating quickly to move onto the next task, you’re making yourself at risk of getting obese and experiencing metabolic syndrome or gastritis. A good tip is to put your fork down between each bite. It can also be in the form of stopping to take a sip of water, or taking a deep breath to see if you’re still hungry or comfortably full. By eating mindfully, you will recognize when you are no longer hungry and better understand the difference between hunger and fullness. Pay attention to the sensations and emotions that arise while you’re eating. Take a moment to engage your senses as you look at your food. What about it is visually appealing? What does it smell like? How does it make you feel? Additionally, observe how you feel as you take your first bite. What descriptions come to your mind? Is the food crunchy? Chewy? Smooth? Paying attention to your senses while eating helps you savor your meal. After all, mindful eating is not about judging your food but about bringing full awareness to each bite. Overall, mindful eating is an important aspect of a healthy and fulfilling life. By bringing awareness and intention to your meals, you can improve your physical and emotional well-being, and enjoy your food to the fullest. I hope you find today’s topic helpful and insightful! If you want to know more of my mindfulness tips, be sure to check out my past articles here or connect with me on LinkedIn. Advance happy weekend, everyone! Make sure to try mindful eating. It’s seriously fascinating stuff. Follow us on LinkedIn.