Mindful eating

Also known as: slow eating, intuitive eating, conscious eating

Evidence pending0 studies referenced

Eating without distraction, chewing thoroughly, and stopping at 80% full. Slowing down lets satiety signals catch up to intake, reducing calorie consumption by 10-15% without conscious restriction.

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Duration

Throughout the meal · Every meal

Editorial recommendation

Frequency

Every meal

Equipment

None

How to do it

1Sit down to eat. No phone, no TV, no driving
2Put utensils down between bites

3Chew each bite 15-30 times
4Pause at the midpoint of the meal. Check fullness on a 1-10 scale
5Stop eating at 7-8/10 (comfortably satisfied, not stuffed)

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Health domains

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