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mindful eating
[ mahynd-fuhl ee-ting ]
/ ˈmaɪnd fəl ˈi tɪŋ /
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noun
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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Origin of mindful eating
First recorded in 1975–80
Words nearby mindful eating
Minden, minder, mind-expanding, mindfuck, mindful, mindful eating, mindfulness, mind games, mindless, mind like a steel trap, have a, Mind Map
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How to use mindful eating in a sentence
It promises to teach sustainable health habits and mindful eating, and to improve your relationship with food and your body via an individualized program.
Eating what your body can eat, and wants to eat, is sometimes called intuitive eating, which makes it sound easy, or mindful eating, which makes it sound annoying.
Mindful eating will allow you to savor your food and eat more intuitively, rather than emotionally.