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Written by, <\/strong>Sujatha Samynathan
Psychologist, Mindfulness Practitioner, Consumer Experience Intern<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you often find yourself eating mindlessly, even when you\u2019re not hungry? You\u2019re not alone – we live in a multitasking society, it\u2019s nearly impossible to stay focused on one task.  Our meal times have become rushed affairs and a mindless ritual leading to overeating and feelings of guilt. Food seems to disappear from our plates, as we chow down a meal with our attention on the TV, or scrolling stories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mindless eating traps are plentiful and food is just around every corner. Did you know that we make about 200 decisions in a day just about foods we eat and drink? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s hit the pause button and start reaping the benefits of mindful eating. Ready to learn a few basic steps to change our relationship with food and how we can truly savor the experience of food?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Mindfulness?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jon Kabat-Zinn, the founder of the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Program (MBSR) at the University of Massachusetts Medical School, has defined mindfulness as \u201cthe awareness that arises from paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Mindful Eating?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mindful eating is not a diet, but a framework to help in guiding more mindful food choices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jennifer Daubenmier, Professor in Holistic Health Sciences, at the San Francisco State University, says that \u201cwe often find ourselves overeating not because we\u2019re hungry, but because the food looks or tastes delicious. We get distracted or we wish to soothe away unpleasant feelings. When we overeat, we may feel guilt or shame for doing so, and overeating can spiral out of control.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But when we practice mindful eating it \u201cpromotes our awareness of experiences related to the desire to eat, actual sensations of hunger, fullness, satisfaction and enjoyment.\u201d<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also helps us recognize our patterns without judgment, and to make thoughtful food choices about when, what and how much to eat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Center for Mindful Eating<\/a> defines mindful eating as<\/p>\n\n\n\n