It may sound basic to mention sitting down, looking at what you are eating, and noticing the sound of your chewing. But ask yourself if you did this for everything you ate yesterday...  Researchers say we make healthier food choices when sitting to eat, as opposed to...

Do you ever have butterflies in your stomach or follow your gut instinct? Our gut is actually quite wise as we have a powerful “brain” in our digestive track. Our belly-brain is called the enteric nervous system and is a complicated network of over 100 million neurons...

Savoring is the act of being fully engaged and aware of your sensory and emotional experience of an event, and prolonging it to appreciate every bit of enjoyment!  (Hello chocolate brownieeeee…) Scientists have found real benefits to savoring life experiences,...

Children are just starting their journey of discovering the many flavors in the world and how their bodies interact with what they consume. It's an evolving journey as their palates mature and inner wisdom grows. But they do have sensitive palates and strong opinions!...

All of our senses impact the experience of our meals. Researchers even find the surrounding sounds, textures and colors can change our perception of flavor. Help kids engage more with their food by tuning into their powerful, sensory perceptiveness. They will discover...

Savoring seems to be made for kids. It's a joy watching them deeply focus on a food they love as they enjoy every last crumb or lick. They are masters of being in the moment! Try this activity to prompt savoring when they are in more of a gobbling mood. Do it Whoever...

Challenged with preparing meals day in and day out? Procrastinating doing the grocery list and defaulting to winging it in the store (...and not getting everything you need)? Putting off preparing the vegetables you bought at the famers market for so long that they go...

Feel your breath going in and out of your nose and lungs. Relax into the exhales. Breathing consciously is a simple way to calm the nervous system and bring the mind out of any distraction to the present moment. Put your mind in your belly and rate your physical...

Did you know that the dining environment (plateware, glassware, cutlery, sound, lighting, the amount of clutter, etc.) can influence how much we eat and how we experience a meal? External cues can be very powerful, even when we are unaware. For example, researchers...

Support for bringing your lunch to work and forgoing the instant pizza delivery just got stronger. Not only is creating home-cooked food healthier and less expensive, researchers just stated that it can increase your well-being. A research team examined for the first...

Sometimes eating from a bento bowl just tastes better. Especially when it's filled with visually beautiful, hunger satisfying ingredients. Here are a few of our favorite bowl recipes from around the web. Remember to use all your senses when you're eating them to max...

Hungry? Are you sure? Or are you just eating again. Many of us have forgotten what true hunger feels like. Try this mindfulness approach to know for real! 1:Get Present Attention: Focus your awareness on the present moment. Get off the device. Move your mind from...

We live in a marketing-driven food world. Digital media influences 70% of food decisions in America. Companies spend millions of dollars on research to attract us to their products. They are so good that food ads can actually prime automatic eating behaviors. Applying...

Nothing Missing I recently returned from spring skiing in Switzerland over my son’s school holiday. Well, more accurately, skiing was a handy way to spend time between meals. I’ve visited 15+ times and keenly anticipate each delicious food and drink experience. This...

Mindful, Better Decisions Scientists have found we make 225+ daily mealtime decisions and are unconscious of around 200. After going through a stressful period of life and literally choking through multi-tasking, unhealthy meals, I began applying a personal...

Ever feel harried in the grocery store, or wonder how all the unplanned treats ended up in your basket? There is a lot of subliminal activity happening while shopping. Read on for a few insights and tips! Invisible triggers Did you know that buying your veggies first...

Mindfulness is the #1 food trend that will shape 2018 according to Forbes. Being mindful at mealtimes and throughout the day is more than paying attention to the food we choose, prepare, and eat. It's learning to recognize hunger in its various forms. It is being able...

Practicing mindfulness and mindful eating is a rewarding and ongoing process. If you are looking for deeper information on these topics here are some resources: The Center for Mindful Eating has a directory of local mindful eating programs and educators. Go here to...