Mindful eating means enjoying meals and snacks without distractions. Being fully aware of the taste, texture and smell of food can make eating more enjoyable and lead to a more satisfying dining experience. Try using this checklist to improve your mindful eating skills.

1. Mindful eating means enjoying meals and snacks without
distractions. Being fully aware of the taste, texture and smell of
food can make eating more enjoyable and lead to a more
satisfying dining experience. Try using this checklist to improve
your mindful eating skills.
MEALS
RECAP
Use this space to reflect on your mindful eating experience.
MINDFUL EATING
CHECKLIST
a guide to master mindful eating
salty
sour
sweet
umami*
What were the predominant
tastes/flavors of the meal?
bitter
aware of flavor(s)
SNACKS
takesmall
bites
no screens (TV, tablet,
phone, etc.
deep breathing
pause between bites
aware of texture(s)
What were the predominant
textures of the meal?
other: ________________
creamy
moist
dry
grainy
crunchy
*umami describes savory foods
Slow down at snack
time using these
techniques:
chewthoroughly
eatslowly
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