Slowing Down

Do you remember the last food you ate? What were the flavors you experienced? What did it look like? How did it smell? Unless you were really paying attention, you probably can't fully answer the questions.
Mindful eating is all about slowing down and paying attention to the food in front of you to being present at your meals instead of texting right through them. Putting on the breaks can take some practice though, especially if you are used to constantly being on the go. It is easy to fall into the trap of mindless eating.
Setting aside time just for eating can also help you slow down, but don't worry if you can't dedicate a full hour to lunch. It's the quality of the time you spend eating that counts most!