The Power of Mindful Eating in a Lower-tox Living Lifestyle

Today, we will take a look at the profound connection between mindfulness and healthier eating habits. I'm Aisling Louise Owens Nash, your guide for both The Simple Switches Series, a Lower Tox Living journey, and Thrive in 30, a healthy eating and nutrition programme with 5 additional professionals supporting with exercise, mindset, wellness and more and I'm thrilled to have you on board and reading my blogz!

Not just a habit

Mindful eating isn't just a habit; it's a way of life that connects our minds and bodies. It's more than just what's on the plate – it's about using all our senses while eating. Pay attention to the textures, colours, presentation, smells, and the environment. When we take the time to enjoy each bite and stay focused on the moment, we set ourselves up to make better and healthier food choices.

Awareness

By being aware of the details in our meals, we can develop a mindful eating habit that goes beyond just filling our bellies! It helps us build a healthier relationship with our food, making thoughtful choices that benefit our well-being and it is so simple!

Some Benefits of Mindful Eating

1. Enhanced Awareness: Mindful eating heightens our awareness of hunger and fullness cues, enabling us to eat in response to our body's needs rather than external influences.
2. Improved Digestion: Taking the time to chew and savour our food aids in better digestion, allowing our bodies to absorb nutrients more effectively.
3. Emotional Well-being: Mindful eating helps us recognize and manage emotional triggers associated with food, promoting a healthier relationship with what we eat.
4. Weight Management: Studies suggest that practising mindfulness during meals can contribute to weight management by preventing overeating and promoting a balanced diet.

One Action for Today!

I encourage you to bring mindfulness to your meals. Take a moment to appreciate the colours, textures, and aromas of your food. Chew slowly, savouring each bite, and listen to your body's signals.

Ready to deepen your journey into healthy eating? Join our "Thrive in 30" Healthy Eating and Nutrition program overview tonight, January 3rd 2024 at 8 pm for 30mins including a QA, or just jump right in and book your pack to be delivered and receive access to the App and community chat, where you'll receive personalised guidance and lifetime support through our Thrive app. Let's create lasting habits for a healthier, happier you.

Stay tuned for the next blog and open your mind to the opportunities and simplicity of lower-tox living.

Remember, it's not just about what's on your plate; it's about how you approach it. Here's to a mindful and nourishing journey ahead!

Join Thrive in 30 Programme today by popping me a message via WhatsApp or comment below and we can chat privately about your personal goals to receive your bespoke package, I have multiple additional gifts available before January 15th 2024 for our January 22nd 2024 Start Date.

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