Healthy Habit – Take Your Time. Track 5 out of 7 days
Did you take your time to eat and be mindful at meals today?
Log in to your wellness account on November 9-15 to learn to savor food, which is a good practice for your mind and body!
Why it matters?
It’s not always what you eat. Sometimes, it’s how you eat. Eating is a big part of our lives—not just for survival, but in how we celebrate, interact with others, and show ourselves care. Since eating is so habitual, sometimes we might not notice when we’re taking away from the experience by:
• Eating too fast
• Eating on the go
• Overeating
Noticing these behaviors is a great start. Let’s take 7 simple steps to make sure your mind and body are getting the most out of every meal. This will result in:
• Working towards a healthier metabolism
• Staying full for longer
• Helping your digestion
• Getting more enjoyment out of your meals
Sources:
Cleveland Clinic. (2019). Decoding Your Hunger: Are You Really Hungry or Not? Nutrition. Retrieved 6/10/21 from https://health.clevelandclinic.org/decoding-your-hunger-are-you-really-hungry-or-not/
Higgs, S. (2015). Manipulations of Attention During Eating and Their Effects on Later Snack Intake. Appetite, 92(9), p. 287-294. Retrieved 6/30/21 from https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0195666315002822?via%3Dihub
Very Well Fit. (2020. Learn How to Slow Down Your Eating for Your Health. Retrieved 9/20/22 from: https://www.verywellfit.com/learn-how-to-slow-down-your-eating-for-your-health-2224301
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