According to the BetterMe Blog article, Mindful Eating: Tips, Techniques, And Benefits Of This Practice, mindful eating is the act of always being aware of the food and drink you put into your body. You practice it by observing how the food makes you feel and the signals your body sends about taste, satisfaction, and fullness.
In other words, mindful eating is a way to encourage a greater awareness of our eating experiences. Among some common tips are:
- eating when you are hungry
- eating slowly
- sitting down for a meal
- avoiding distractions while eating
- incorporating gratitude meditations
- paying attention to how the food is making you feel, etc.
Find more techniques in the article mentioned above. Feel free to check out the following article Mindful Eating Exercise: Getting On Track To Food Awareness, to start practicing mindful eating right away.