Neuro Exploration: Delving Deeper into Self-Awareness
Day Eighteen: Mindful Eating
Mindful eating is an intentional practice that encourages awareness and enjoyment of food. Here’s how it works:
Heightened Awareness: Mindful eating focuses on your eating experiences, body-related sensations, and thoughts about food. You pay attention to internal and external cues without judgment.
Four Aspects of Mindful Eating:
What to Eat: Consider where the food came from, how it was prepared, and who prepared it.
Why We Eat: Notice internal cues (hunger, fullness) and external cues (environment, emotions).
How Much to Eat: Serve modest portions to avoid overeating.
How to Eat: Savour small bites, chew thoroughly, and express gratitude for the meal.
Practices of Mindful Eating:
Honour the Food: Acknowledge its origin and preparation.
Engage All Senses: Notice colors, smells, tastes, and textures.
Serve in Modest Portions: Avoid overeating.
Eat Slowly: Recognize when you’re satisfied.
Don’t Skip Meals: Maintain regular eating times.
Remember, mindful eating complements any eating pattern and supports overall well-being!
Exercise
Savour your meals. Pay attention to taste and texture.
Question
What neural pathways are involved in addiction? Consider reward circuits and motivation for addiction.
Let food be thy medicine, thy medicine shall be thy food.