Take FIVE: Tips for Mindful Holiday Eating:

Dec 3

Take FIVE: Tips for Mindful Holiday Eating

Here are FIVE tips to help with Mindful Holiday Eating

Pause Before You Plate: Take a moment to assess the offerings before filling your plate. Choose your favorites mindfully.
Savor Each Bite: Put down your fork between bites, chew slowly, and relish the flavors. The slower pace allows your body to recognize when it's satisfied.
Indulge with Intention: Choose what truly brings you joy when reaching for treats. Remember, saying “no thank you” to things that don't excite your taste buds is okay.
Hydrate Along the Way: Water is your mindful eating ally. Stay hydrated; it can also help you recognize when you're genuinely hungry or thirsty.
Listen to Your Body: Tune in to your body's signals. Are you truly hungry or eating out of habit or emotion? Or just because you are standing beside the table with the food within arm’s reach?

Remember, the holidays are about joy, connection, and celebration. Mindful eating isn't about restriction; it's about savoring the moments and flavors most matter to you. So, as you embark on this festive culinary journey, savor each bite, toast to the season’s joys, and embrace the art of mindful indulgence.

Here's to a season filled with delicious moments and mindful choices!

12 Days of Wellnessmindful eatingtake five

Shelley Rael, MS RDN

Shelley A. Rael, MS RDN, is a dedicated Registered Dietitian Nutritionist based in New Mexico, USA. As the owner of Real World Nutrition, her private practice, she's passionate about guiding individuals toward eating and living healthier in the real world. Beyond one-on-one consultations, Shelley is a multifaceted professional. She's a podcaster, author, speaker, and consultant known for her commitment to dispelling nutrition myths and providing evidence-based information. Her mission is to empower people to achieve improved health, wellness, and energy without resorting to restrictive diets or misinformation.

https://www.shelleyrael.com/