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Tuesday, March 4. 2008

10 Point Checklist for Mindful Eating

By Diana Fletcher

Many of us do not pay attention when we are eating. We are too busy doing other things. We are e-mailing, watching television, driving or reading. These things lead to trouble. Many people suffer from heartburn or other stomach ailments because of rushed eating. Many people gain weight because they do not realize how much they are eating when they are doing too many activities at the same time.

We have to eat to live, so why not enjoy it? Why not make this something special instead of something we do in a hurry? Eating in a mindful way will lend itself to healthier eating, a healthy weight, and feeling really, really good.

1) Slow down. Savor. Enjoy. Put your fork or spoon down after every bite you take. (Really.) Chew slowly. Give yourself time to taste what you are eating and for your body to give you the proper signals when it is full.

2) Use pretty dishes. What are you saving the china for? Use it and enjoy eating from something special.

3) Use smaller plates. Many of you have heard this advice, but have you tried it? Try. The results may surprise you.

4) TURN OFF THE T.V. Nothing good can come of eating and watching television at the same time.

5) Put down the book, newspaper, or magazine. I know. I am a person who wants to read every chance I get. But this can be just as bad as watching television if you are not paying attention to your food.


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