Healthy eating is
about more than the food on your plate—it is also about how you think about food. Healthy
eating habits can be learned and it is important to slow down and think about
food as nourishment rather than just something to gulp down in between meetings
or on the way to pick up the kids.
- Eat with others whenever
possible. Eating
with other people has numerous social and emotional benefits—particularly
for children—and allows you to model healthy eating habits. Eating in
front of the TV or computer often leads to mindless overeating.
- Take time to chew your food and
enjoy mealtimes. Chew
your food slowly, savoring every bite. A lot of times we tend to rush
though our meals, forgetting to actually taste the flavors and feel the
textures of our food. Learn to reconnect with the joy of eating.
- Listen to your body. Ask yourself if you are
really hungry, or have a glass of water to see if you are thirsty instead
of hungry. During a meal, do well to stop eating before you feel full. It
actually takes a few minutes for your brain to tell your body that it has
had enough food, so eat slowly.
- Eat breakfast, and eat smaller
meals throughout the day. A healthy breakfast can jumpstart your
metabolism, and eating small, healthy meals throughout the day (rather
than the standard three large meals) keeps your energy up and your
metabolism going.
- Avoid eating at night. Try to eat dinner earlier
in the day and then fast for 14-16 hours until breakfast the next morning.
Early studies suggest that this simple dietary adjustment—eating only when
you’re most active and giving your digestive system a long break each day—may
help to regulate weight. It is best to avoid after-dinner snacks as they tend
to be high in fat and calories.
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