1. Identify the REAL hunger
There is a difference between real hunger and presumed hunger . Intermittent eating is not advised. At least a gap of minimum 3 and maximum 6 hrs are usually maintained between meal times .Thirst for water is always important . Dehydration may reflect as unusual hunger and sugar cravings. Avoiding emotional eating is important.
2. Six Tastes menu of food
Good food menu needs to have a combination of 6 tastes in a meal. The six tastes that should be present in every meal are sweet, salty,sour,pungent , bitter, and astringent. Each of them have their bio chemical actions in digestive process and also in tissue buildup in body and various other functions
3. Be Present in the company of people you like
It is important to focus on every detail of meals. It’s not just about taste: important to appreciate the smell, colors, consistency of food. This helps to reduce pace of eating and appreciate the moment.
4. No talking
Mindful eating must be accomplished without distraction. Positioning oneself in a comfortable location is important and it helps enhance metabolism putting aside all sources of distractions like electronic gadgets of various nature and watching movies or TV.
5. Pace of eating – not too slow, not too fast
Eating slowly and chewing aids thoroughly in proper digestion. Important not to just gulp down food; Its very important that saliva is thoroughly mixed with food and this itself creates the best start of efficient digestion
To be continued
