The concept of “mindful eating”– to be fully present when eating so one savors and enjoys food isn’t particularly new, but it often comes up during the holiday season, when a slew of “healthy eating tips for the holidays” articles pop up.
There is nothing wrong with mindful eating per se. Enjoying and savoring is much preferred to chowing down in front of the television while being numb to what can be a wonderful sensory experience. My frustration is that the concept is myopically applied exclusively to the act of eating, when it should really cover more territory.
There is nothing wrong with mindful eating per se. Enjoying and savoring is much preferred to chowing down in front of the television while being numb to what can be a wonderful sensory experience. My frustration is that the concept is myopically applied exclusively to the act of eating, when it should really cover more territory.