Do you get overwhelmed and irritated by all the dieting articles during the holidays? Most people do. This year, try a different approach. Mindful eating doesn't tell you what to eat and what not to eat. Instead, it is about eating the foods you enjoy in a new way. So don't worry. This article isn't going to tell you to avoid the mashed potatoes and skip the gravy.
Consider a few very basic mindful eating tips to help you eat more mindfully this holiday.
Best wishes on the holidays! Eat, drink and be mindful
[1] Robinson, E.L.; Higgs, S. "Memory and food: Leaving the best till last." Appetite vol. 57 issue 2 October, 2011. p. 538.
[2] Steptoe, Andrew, et al. "The effects of tea on psychophysiological stress responsivity and post-stress recovery: a randomised double-blind trial." Psychopharmacology, Volume 190, issue 1 (January 2007), p. 81 - 89.
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