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MIND FUL EAT ING So, what is mindful eating and how can it benefit you?

Martin Malone From Simply Nutrition & Coaching Personal Trainer and Sports Nutritionist

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You may have heard of ‘Mindfulness’, which at its core is about focusing on the present moment and being aware of your thoughts, sensations and accepting your feelings without judgement. Mindfulness is becoming a very popular way of dealing

with stress and accepting your life as it is and being calm and okay with that. It can bring a stillness into your life and reduce the symptoms of many mental health disorders or indeed just help with the daily stresses of life. Mindful eating is very similar to Mindfulness in that it’s about maintaining a conscious awareness of the food you eat and drink. It’s about being fully present ISLE OF MAN PREMIER MAGAZINE


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