(Health-NewsWire.Net, June 05, 2015 ) Chattanooga, TN -- Yvonne Hitchcock, director of Santulana, agrees with Jon Kabat-Zinn's definition of mindfulness – "Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment and non judgementally." However, the way most people eat does not fall under mindfulness. People eat while driving, talking, watching TV, planning for tomorrow and they rarely sit back and appreciate the food in front of them.
Mindful eating is a way to actively enjoy food. By carefully preparing food which is enjoyable both to the eye and on the palate, everyone can benefit in several ways. People who eat mindfully tend to eat less and, because they chew their food properly, their digestive systems function better. They also find preparing their food and eating it, an important and fun part of their day. Followers of mindful eating tend to eat good, healthy food and avoid junk food, thus promoting health within themselves.
It is recommended to start slowly by choosing one meal a day on which to focus. One should always sit down at a table, either on a chair or a Swiss ball or exercise ball. Starting mindful eating with a friend or family member would be a plus point as the food can be discussed during preparation and while being eaten. It would obviously be advisable to use good, fresh, wholesome ingredients and to prepare the food with care and attention.
The food should be placed artistically on a plate, so it is attractive to the eye. One should take a small forkful of food and slowly let the flavors and textures unfold, while chewing slowly to allow the saliva to break down the food ready for digestion. Concentrating on each flavor and texture makes people more aware of the wonders of food and the goodness it can contain and therefore promotes good health.
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