7  Tips for Mindful Eating During the Holidays

Recognize Signs of Hunger

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To do so, think about the last time you ate. “If it’s been more than a few hours or what you last ate was a lighter meal or snack, you’re probably physically hungry,

Sit to Eat

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It’s easy to lose track of how much you’re eating when you’re grazing the holiday buffet while chatting with friends. Ditto when you’re eating leftovers standing in front of the open refrigerator.

Breathe Deeply

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Taking a deep breath before eating can help you achieve some degree of mindfulness throughout your meal

Focus on Sensory Cues

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This time of year, your senses can easily get overloaded by the sheer indulgence of the season, with its fancy cocktails, dazzling desserts, and nostalgic flavors.

Stick to a Schedule

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“Treat holidays and days with holiday functions like any other day of the year in terms of following your usual eating schedule

Pack Your To-Go Plate First

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There’s no question that we tend to overeat foods we only get once a year. Before settling down for a holiday meal, pack up all the things you think you’ll want more of later.

Indulge Outside of Holidays

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“If you allow yourself to have certain foods all the time, then you are more likely to be mindful of how much you are having

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