Change your life in 5 steps by practicing Mindful eating

Would you like to reach your ideal weight without having to diet? Then Mindful Eating is for you. This technique applies mindfulness to mealtime, teaching us to focus on how and why we eat, rather than just what we eat. Take care of your weight and lead a healthier lifestyle by following these 5 steps of Mindful Eating: Don’t eat if you’re not hungry via GIPHY It sounds obvious, but often we eat for all the reasons except hunger. From poor stress management and anxiety to thirst, we can end up eating when we don’t need to. Before you open a bag of chips or prepare a snack, make sure what you’re feeling is truly hunger and not anxiety or boredom. Drink a glass of water before eating via GIPHY As mentioned before, thirst can be mistaken for hunger. By drinking a glass of water before eating, you will combat thirst and feel full more quickly. Savor each bite and chew slowly via GIPHY Gulping down food prevents your body from recognizing when it is satisfied in time and can lead to digestive issues. Every time you eat something, try to focus on each bite: feel the texture, enjoy the flavor, and chew slowly. Eat without distractions and while seated via GIPHY Forget about eating in front of the computer (or any other screen) or while doing other things. When you have distractions during mealtime, your senses are focused on everything except what you are eating. Give yourself at least 30 minutes to eat quietly, without any distractions. Learn to recognize when you are satisfied via GIPHY Try to serve yourself smaller portions than you usually eat. Enjoy each bite and chew slowly. Before finishing your plate, ask yourself if you are still hungry. Many times we eat out of habit and end up feeling a little guilty. Although Mindful Eating is not exactly a diet, people who adopt this technique can lose between 2 and 3 kilos in 2 months. Beyond weight loss, eating mindfully teaches us to enjoy more and to have a better relationship with food. Change your lifestyle and enjoy these recipes by following the Mindful Eating technique: Greek Salad Yogurt Marinated Chicken Kebabs Pecan and Date Pie Cranberry and Pomegranate Water