Healthy eating is not only about the food-it is also about how a person thinks about food. New eating habits can be learned. It is important to slow down and THINK about the nourishment you are putting into your body.
Eat with others when possible. It seems that most humans are social people. Eating can create a social and emotional environment with many benefits. Eating with your children creates a great family time and the time to be a model. Eating in front of TV or computer can lead to mindless eating.
CHEW CHEW and enjoy. No shoveling allowed. Savor the tastes and textures of the items that going into your mouth.
Listen to your body. Many nutritionists make the suggestion to have a glass of water before a meal. Stop eating before you feel full. Believe it or not, your brain has to have a few minutes to realize that the body is full.
Eat breakfast and eat smaller meals throughout. I have come to enjoy eating five to six meals a day instead of the standard three BIG ones. This new pattern keeps a persons energy up and the metabolism going.
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