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

Example Sentences

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

While there’s nothing wrong with enjoying your food while watching the Super Bowl or during family movie night, mindful eating is best achieved when your focus is on the meal.

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

I greet the concept of mindful eating with one big fat raspberry.

From The Guardian • Jan. 16, 2020