What are the benefits of mindful eating?

Mindful eating means paying full attention to your food while eating, including its taste, smell, texture, and the body's hunger and fullness signals. It helps people make healthier food choices and prevents overeating.

The benefits of mindful eating include better digestion, improved portion control, healthier body weight, reduced emotional eating, and greater enjoyment of meals. Eating slowly and without distractions such as TV or mobile phones also allows the brain enough time to recognise fullness, reducing the risk of overeating and supporting long-term health.