Don’t Eat Unless You’re Hungry
This one seems so obvious but we don’t always follow that wisdom. Why do we eat when we are not hungry? Because it feels good to eat. Maybe we are stressed, maybe we are at a party and the food just looks and smells so wonderful. If we stop to think if we are really hungry, we can be mindful of our eating behaviour. If we still want to eat after being mindful, we can take small portions. For me, often just a bite or two of that rich dessert is all I really want.
If for whatever reason, we don’t follow this wisdom and eat way too much, it can make us feel bloated, stuffed, and sometimes even nauseated. It’s best then to give the stomach a break for a day. Wait till you feel hungry, eat smaller high fiber meals, and drink lots of fluids (preferrably good old plain water).