Life is often too fast-paced for us to stop and really enjoy what we're eating. Eating isn't an experience as much as a necessity. Sasha Loring, a psychotherapist at Duke University, says that taking time to savor and enjoy food could combat eating disorders.

"In a randomized controlled trial at Duke and Indiana State University, binge eaters who participated in a nine-week mindful-eating program went from bingeing an average of four times a week to once, and reduced their levels of insulin resistance."

The key to mindful eating is to slow down and take notice of what you're eating; take a bite, put down your fork, and pay attention to the smell, texture, and taste of your food. Another key is to approach food "non-judgmentally" - that is, try to leave guilt, fear, and anxiety at the door. Source: The Wall Street Journal

Learn more about Mindful Eating at Weight Loss Central.

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