Leave the fork on the table. Chew slowly. Tune in.

Mindful Eating can be a good beginning space to integrate mindfulness into your daily life.   First, practice eating mindfully a least one meal a week and increase frequency as it allows. 


There are several publications on Mindful Eating that may interest you:

NY Times Article:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/08/dining/mindful-eating-as-food-for-thought.html


Savor: Mindful Eating Mindful Life.   by Thich Nat Hahn and Lilian W. Y. Cheung, D.Sc., R.D.

Eating Mindfully: How to end mindless eating and enjoy and balanced relationship with food.  By Susan Albers, PsyD and Lilian W. Y. Cheung, D.Sc., R.D.




Dr. Cheung's list 7 main principles for Mindful Eating Practice:

1. Honor the Food

2. Engage in all your senses

3. Be mindful of portion sizes

4. Chew

5. Eat Slowly

6. Do not skip meals

7. Eat a plant based diet