Are You a Mindful Eater?

February 17, 2021 "I would first ask, 'What is my personal health vision? What is something that's missing that I want more than anything else?' Then the next question is, 'What's holding me back from obtaining that?' " — Rose J. Prissel, M.S., RDN Mind & Body Quiz: Are you a mindful eater? Do you watch TV during a meal? Snack while cooking? Gobble down lunch with your eyes glued to a computer screen? Mindless munching is a common weight-loss saboteur, but bringing awareness to this unhealthy habit is the best way to improve it. Put down that sandwich and find out where you fall on the mindful-eating meter. Take the quiz now » Overcome Obstacles Make a mental shift Sure, you want to lose weight, but do you have the right mindset to make it happen? Your internal dialogue can make or break your weight-loss success. Watch out for these common negative thinking patterns and practice the tips for overcoming them. Try these effective techniques » Today's Healthy-Eating Tip 4 ways to eat more legumes Legumes are low in fat and high in fiber. Common types include beans, peas and lentils. Incorporate these nutritional powerhouses into your diet: 1. Add legumes to soups, stews and casseroles. 2. Use pureed beans as the basis for dips and spreads. 3. Add chickpeas or black beans to salads. 4. Snack on a handful of soy nuts or edamame rather than chips or crackers. ADVERTISEMENT Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Advertising & Sponsorship: Policy | Opportunities BECOME A MEMBER! You are receiving this message because you subscribed to The Mayo Clinic Diet newsletter, powered by Everyday Health. REMOVE me from this list | ADD me to this list | Customer service Copyright © 2021 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. All rights reserved. Subject to our terms of service and privacy policy. Mailing address: 345 Hudson Street, 16th Flr., New York, NY 10014