Episode 1: Mindful Eating

Intuitive eating is applying mindfulness practices to eating habits to better understand the body’s cues to hunger. It is building a healthy relationship with food. By enjoying what we put into our bodies we learn to use food to nourish rather than to numb.

Intuitive eating simply put is mindful eating. It is slowing down to notice and enjoy the experience of each meal. It is learning to use all of our senses to fully experience and embrace food and how it nourishes us. When we learn to listen to our bodies needs both physically and mentally we naturally begin to make better food choices. Emotional eating; using food to ease loneliness and uncomfortable feelings is replaced with using food to truly nourish our bodies and minds. It is important to begin each meal with gratitude and intention. By appreciating what we have and focusing on the opportunity to nourish our body, mind and spirit we can create a welcoming space that brings value to our life.