2915: Mindful Eating: How Eating A Sultana Can Improve Our Attention by Dr. Jenny Brockis on Nutrition Advice

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2915: Eating is often treated as a secondary task, but Dr. Jenny Brockis highlights how practicing mindfulness can transform our relationship with food. By slowing down and truly engaging our senses, whether with a sultana or a meal, we can improve attention, recognize satiety cues, and derive greater enjoyment from what we eat. Mindful eating isn't just about savoring flavors; it's a simple yet powerful way to enhance focus and reconnect with the present moment. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://drjennybrockis.com/2011/10/23/mindful-eating-how-eating-a-sultana-can-improve-our-attention/ Quotes to ponder: "It took probably all of 10–15 minutes to eat that sultana. Mindfully." "Mindfulness is a way of engaging fully in the present moment. It is a way of quietening down the frenetic mind, which is forever busy thinking about the past and predicting the future." "By pausing to enjoy the moment, we enhance our ability to pay attention." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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