If you have been following my iEat Mindfully™ blog, you have probably seen me use the terminology “honor your hunger” and “respect your fullness.” You may read these phrases and think that it sounds nice, but do you know what it actual means? Do you think you’re doing this but aren’t exactly sure? I want…
Methods of Combating Obesity: Can Bite Size and Chewing Technique Help?
As the war on obesity persists with no end in sight, we frequently learn of new and different methods to aid in the combat. Some methods seem simple and easy at first, while deeper investigation can uncover backlash, pros, cons, and loopholes that can prevent effectiveness. Methods range from Mayor Blumberg banning the sale of…
What is Mindful Eating?
Diets are all about restriction. Someone hands you a meal, or a diet book lays out a specific plan of what you can eat, when you can eat it, and how long you should follow this set of “rules” in order to reach your goal. The problem with that is once the diet is “over”…
