Living with a disability and eating well
Did you know..… Persons living with a disability are more likely to have nutrition related ill health than the general population? This includes challenges related to body weight (both under […]
> Read nowWe eat many times over the day and often we eat automatically – food in, chew, swallow, repeat. It is easy to eat without even “tasting” food which makes it hard for our brain to register that we have eaten and to allow us to feel full. Without the feeling of being full, it is easy to overeat which makes it hard to manage our weight and overall health.
For some of us, eating and thinking about food triggers feelings of guilt, confusion and doubt. Having a poor relationship with food makes it difficult to choose healthy foods and enjoy the process of eating.
The concept of mindfulness is being present and aware in the moment. Mindfulness can be applied to many aspects of life and particularly to food. Mindful eating is being aware of hunger, food and eating.
Mindful eating can:
Our busy lifestyles are a significant barrier to eating mindfully. The pressure on our time means that we often eat on the run and family dinners can be eaten in shifts. Gobbling down food as we run out the door or eating in front of a screen disconnects us from the experience of eating.
How do I eat mindfully?
Eating mindfully means using all your senses whilst eating and acknowledging how you are feeling before and during eating. Take the time to…
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