mindful eating

American  

[mahynd-fuhl ee-ting] / ˈmaɪnd fəl ˈi tɪŋ /

noun

1. the practice of eating with the express purpose of savoring every flavor, aroma, and texture of food, as usually accomplished through aesthetic appreciation of the food and slow, contemplative ingestion.

   Since adopting a routine of mindful eating, he is enjoying a healthier diversity of food choices.

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Etymology

Origin of mindful eating

First recorded in 1975–80

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mindful eating

In Bhutan's Paro, several hundred proponents of the idea are practicing everything from walking meditation to mindful eating -- slowing down to appreciate the taste, smell, texture and colours of food.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

Whereas careful eating is rigid, mindful eating is flexible and adaptive.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 14, 2022

I'm not here to tell people how or what to eat, but I do know that January marks the start of many people resolving to make more mindful eating choices.

From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2022

For the final installment of the Eat Well Challenge, I’m sharing tips from readers about mindful eating.

From New York Times ● Jan. 31, 2022

Participants learn and practice techniques for mindful eating and breathing, body scanning for greater stress awareness and strategies for reacting to stress differently.

From Washington Post ● Nov. 19, 2021