Mindful Eating Research Papers

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• What is mindful eating? (note – an area in need of further research to be sure, but a good area to watch) Consider the role of stress in eating.
Mindful eating is a practice with applications thought to resolve trouble with relationship to food. Taking the time to observe the food with all of our senses before eating. It is thought that when we are in stress mode we eat higher calorie, high fat, foods and what we need to do is take some control back. Mindful eating may help individuals recognize the difference between eating when they are hungry and eating because they are stressed or bored. A study, presented in the video, focused on the relationship between stress reduction and weight loss. The study showed how physical activity may reduce

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