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A brief review of the principles of mindful eating (also
known as intuitive eating) can help women who have already
been to Green Mountain, as well as those who haven't had a
chance to visit us.
Mindful Eating - Intuitive Eating Strategies
Wait for hunger. Most of the time, watch
for your body's hunger cues as your signal that it's time
to eat. Eat enough to feel satisfied and comfortably full.
For most of us, that will mean eating every 3-5 hours. Balanced
meals that include grains/starchy vegetables, protein foods
and vegetables and/or fruits promote satisfaction and satiety.
Eat what you want. If you don't, you'll
likely find yourself overeating out of deprivation. Or you
won't be satisfied, and you may keep searching for food whether
you are hungry or not. Remember that if what you want is always
the richer choice, you may still be caught up in diet deprivation.
Or maybe you need to work on changing your food preferences.
In the latter case, the holidays probably aren't the best
time to take on that challenge.
When you are eating, remember to savor your foods with your
eyes and nose as well as your mouth. Letting all your senses
play a part can enhance your enjoyment and help you feel more
satisfied.
To learn more about mindful eating, join us for a week or
more at Green Mountain at Fox Run.Our cookbook Recipes
for Living also includes an introduction
to mindful eating to help you. Order
it online, or call 800.448.8106.
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