Mindful eating simply means paying attention while you eat: noticing the look, smell, taste and texture of your food, and how your body feels. It is not a diet, and there are no rules about what to eat.
Try it with one bite
- Choose something small, like a piece of fruit.
- Look at it closely, as if you have never seen it before.
- Notice the smell.
- Take a small bite and chew slowly. Notice the flavours and how they change.
- Swallow, and notice the moment afterwards.
At mealtimes
- Put screens away for one meal a day.
- Put your fork down between bites.
- Pause halfway through and check in: how hungry am I now?
- Share a meal and a conversation with someone.
If you have a difficult relationship with food, please speak with a health professional for support.
