Mindful Eating: The Art of Presence While You Eat.
Joseph B Nelson
Diabetes Spectrum August 1, 2017 DOI: 10.2337/ds17-0015 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Practical guide or manual Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Intervention | Mindful eating |
| Key points | Describes mindful eating as a practice based on Zen Buddhism that is used for self-calming and for changing eating behaviors, and proposes ways to teach its basics within behavior change programs that also include recommended dietary changes. |
Abstract
IN BRIEF Mindfulness, a practice based on Zen Buddhism, has become popular as a way of self-calming and as a method of changing eating behaviors. Mindful eating is being incorporated into behavior change programs along with recommended dietary behavior changes. This article describes mindful eating and offers ideas for how to teach the basics of this practice.
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