9 Simple Ways You Can Become A Mindful Eater

Learning to eat mindfully is a great way to de-stress and enjoy your food. Snack curiously with The Laughing Cow Cheese.

What is mindful eating?

Mindful eating is basically eating with both intention and attention — paying attention to your food and focusing on your meal or snack as the thing you're doing right now. Developing your mindful eating skills can give you a better relationship with food, lower your stress levels, and leave you feeling great!

Here are some tried-and-true ways to start becoming a more mindful eater.

1. Focus on your food.

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Busy lives mean eating quickly, but when you take a moment to slow down and really focus on what you're eating, and that you're eating, your hectic day will fall away a bit and give you space to breathe.

2. Engage all of your senses.

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Think about the smell, texture, and taste of your food. The more carefully you engage all five of your senses, the more satisfying your snack will be!

3. Portion your food.

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Getting used to eating the right portions can be tough! And different people with different lifestyles might find different portions of food satisfying. Start smaller, and remember, if you're still hungry when you're done eating, you can always serve yourself more. This way you don't accidentally eat to the point of feeling too full.

4. Eat more slowly.

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You will probably find that if you're focusing on your food and engaging all of your senses, eating more slowly comes naturally. But eating more slowly can help calm your digestion and make sure you eat to the point of fullness, without making yourself uncomfortable.

Plus, eating more slowly at meals gives you more time with your loved ones. Yay!

5. Savor small bites.

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While you're at it, make sure to chew thoroughly. Your digestion will thank you!

6. Snack happily.

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A good snack can be the difference between feeling grumpy and sluggish and feeling energized. Taking even five or ten minutes for yourself in the course of your day to savor a snack can be a game changer.

7. Listen to your body.

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With busy schedules and having to plan meals around other things, it's easy to fall out of the habit of listening to your body. Are you hungry? Have something to eat! Are you not hungry? Wait a little while longer. It can be tough to get used to, but it's worth it!

8. Don't skip meals.

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Seriously! An extra half hour in bed feels great, but not having breakfast will leave you sluggish until noon. Skipping meals can make you more stressed and less energetic. Try to make time to eat every meal, or at least time to eat a great snack that will tide you over until you have time to eat your next meal.

9. Make food you really love.

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Snacks and meals both. Food isn't a punishment! Food is delicious and nourishes you.

Looking for delicious inspiration? The Laughing Cow Cheese is a fantastic snack to savor during your busy day!