Mindful Eating

The way food is eaten is as important as important as what is being eaten!

Practice of mindful eating is beneficial in many ways, understanding our bodies is one of them.

When you feel hungry, before you start eating - reflect on whether you are actually hungry or it is just a craving and then go about it. Remember a properly cooked and balanced meal will give satiety, include a salad; bread/rice; root veges; green veges; chutney/pickle and lentils/protein in main meals. Start cutting down on white sugar, white salt, refined oils and refined flour, substituting these with palm jaggery, pink/black salt, ghee and barley flour. For those with sedentary lifestyles and a compromised digestive system vegetable stews and rice work best.

Eat freshly cooked meals, plate your food well, take out a nice dish and cutlery, don’t eat out of the box. Take small portions and eat slowly, chewing food well. Sit down and eat at peace away from Computer, TV and phone. You may sit by a window or balcony or just quietly at the table and eat. As you put in those bites, look at the colors and feel the textures, relish the food and feel grateful receiving it. Food nourishes our body’s which powers a stable mind.

Also be mindful when buying food, buy in small lots, if discounts are offered on certain foods, it doesn’t mean you need it. Make a list and then go grocery shopping. Go over your pantry monthly, if you are not going to use foodstuffs lying there donate to foodbanks/people before they expire. Eat per seasons, food growing around in your area is the healthiest for you.