Mindful Eating

Mindful eating is a practice of paying attention to the present moment, purposefully and without judgment, while consuming food. It is about being fully present and engaged during meals, and focusing on the physical and emotional experience of eating food.

Examples

• Savoring every bite of food and enjoying its color, texture, and flavor
• Listening to your body's hunger and fullness signals
• Eating without distractions like phones or TVs

Synonyms

• Conscious eating
• Attentive eating
• Intuitive eating

Related Terms

• Mindfulness meditation
• Emotional eating
• Binge eating
• Healthy eating habits