Mindful Eating

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Eating & Body Image
Mindful Snacking 

Eating mindfully isn’t about resistance or restriction. It’s about enjoying more. Here’s a mindful-eating technique to use when you want a snack. Read More 

  • Jean Kristeller
  • February 13, 2014
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Mindfulness and Cravings 

In my new book The Willpower Instinct, I describe one of my favorite studies of self-control. I call it the “torture experiment.” It reveals how mindfulness can help us break free from even the most difficult habits. Sarah Bowen, a research scientist in the Addictive Behaviors Research… Read More 

  • Kelly McGonigal
  • December 30, 2011
A white bowl containing six white eggs is placed on a white background. Fresh green sprigs of herbs are arranged around the bowl, adding a touch of natural color to the scene.
Eating & Body Image
Small Is Bountiful 

Sharon Hunt shares how preparing food has become a sort of meditation practice for her. Read More 

  • Line Goguen-Hughes
  • June 3, 2011
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Eating & Body Image
What to Eat in the Morning? 

Food writer John Thorne, author of Pot on the Fire, muses over breakfast—its purpose, its constitution and what it means for your day. Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • August 30, 2010
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