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Mindless Eating Speech

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Mindful Eating
We live in a fast-paced world where multitasking has become the norm. As such, people tend to eat while they are doing something else and fall prey to mindless eating. It’s easy to overeat (and gain weight, as a result) when you do not pay attention to what you are eating. The answer: conscious eating.

• Eat slowly. Let the epicure in you come out and savor every bite and morsel of food. Breathe in the smells and pay mind to the textures of your food. Chew your food thoroughly and enjoy it better.

• Focus on the eating experience. To do this, you may want to use chopsticks, or use your left hand to hold your spoon if you are right-handed and vice versa.

• Get rid of distractions. If you can, do not eat in front of the television, or while you are working. This way, you can …show more content…

You can cut down on calories by cooking your meals at home. This way, you know exactly what goes into your food and the amount of fat and sodium your food contains. This also helps you in regulating portion sizes and in saving you a lot of money.

• Say yes to smaller portions. Shrink your meal portion size by using smaller plates and bowls to make your portions look larger. You can also make small portions of snacks using single-serve zip lock bags. If you are eating out, you can share a meal with a friend, or eat only half of the meal.

• Fast through the night and eat breakfast. Studies suggest that breakfast should be the biggest meal of the day, as eating a healthy meal after fasting for 14 hours at night gives the metabolism a jolt. A heavy breakfast helps you feel less hungry throughout the day so you can properly space out your meals and snacks.

Fiber Up!
That fiber does wonders for digestion does not come as a surprise. But fiber does not only benefit the digestive system; it helps in weight loss as well. Higher in volume, fiber-rich foods take a longer time to digest and help you feel full longer without the extra

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