10 Easy Things You Can Do to Improve Your Life by Next Week
A health journalist shares the best advice she's learned from doctors, psychologists, yoga instructors and scientists.
By Jessica Cassity
Original Content | January 10, 2012 
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You've heard of the benefits of mindful eating, but paying attention to your food is often easier said than done. Luckily, there's a quick fix: if you have a hard time focusing on your food while you eat, move your meal outdoors, says Sarah Livia Szekely Brightwood, who runs Rancho La Puerta, a popular retreat in Mexico with a renowned garden and cooking school. When you eat outdoors, your senses are nourished by the sights, sounds, and smells of nature, says Brightwood. As a result, you're fully awake and engaged in the moment, which helps you to slow down, savor the meal, and ultimately eat less to feel satisfied. |
