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1. Where does the term "mindful eating" come from?
Mindful eating literally means mindful eating. It comes from mindfulness, the practice of mindfulness that comes from Buddhism. It's about focusing your attention on what's happening at the moment, not going back to the past or running into the future.2. Caution in the context of food
Many people can't tell the difference between the physiological feeling of hunger and the craving. It's because of the excessive energy supply that leads to being overweight and obese and related diseases. Food is no longer just fuel for the body, but it also has psychosocial functions. It is a way of expressing feelings, regulating them, maintaining traditions, or a way to gain control.3. The basics of careful eating
1. Put aside judgment before eating an apple. Do not focus on whether you like the products it contains. Put aside all the experiences associated with it. Sit down for a meal with a clear mind, as if you were going to try something completely new. 2. Be patient. Eat carefully requires patience. Maybe until now you have eaten the apple for only a few minutes and then you have moved on to other activities. But for conscious consumption, you need time. Set aside the clock to learn what is in your mind and focus on what is here and now.4. How to put mindful eating into practice
Physiological hunger is an organism's need, it grows over time, and it doesn't go away until food is supplied. Emotional hunger, in turn, occurs independently of physiological hungers, it depends on our emotions. It comes out suddenly and is accompanied by a strong need to eat specific foods. It does not grow over time and can go away when attention is focused on something else.5. How, then, can we tell the difference?
Think about how you feel a few hours after a meal (when you're hungry) and remember those feelings. Consider the emotions that accompany you think about how stressed, sad, bored, lonely you might be, and that's why you want to reach for food. ask yourself when you last ate your last meal (if a couple of hours ago you were physically hungry, if relatively recently you've probably been emotionally hungry). When you suddenly feel the urge to have a sweet, salty snack, take a few deep breaths and listen to your hunger.6. Eat slowly and without distraction
We eat our meals in a hurry, without thinking. Consumption is often accompanied by a TV, radio or smartphone in your hand. All these distractions are the cause of eating fast and thoughtlessly. It's hard to catch the moment when you're full. So before you start eating, it's important to make sure you have the right conditions to be able to consume it consciously. Turn off the TV, the radio, the computer, put aside the phone and other distractors. Put a relatively small portion of the game on the plate and feel comfortable at the table.7. Summary
Mindful eating requires commitment, willingness, patience, and time. It's full awareness that starts with the first thought before a meal. The main goal of mindful eating is not to lose weight or improve your health, but it's the benefits that come from the process of eating mindfully. The goal is to listen to your body and see the signals it sends.
