by teresa@sweetveg | Aug 8, 2012 | Articles, Mindful Eating for Children
Sit Down to Eat. I remember my mother reminding us to sit down to eat. Most of our meals were at the kitchen table. I think she was mainly worried about choking, but there are more reasons to sit down to eat. When our body is actively moving around, standing and...
by teresa@sweetveg | Aug 3, 2012 | Articles, Mindful Eating for Children
“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson Eat Local and In Season. It’s natural to become more mindful the more we connect with nature. By eating local foods that are in season, our bodies adapt to our climates and we connect more...
by teresa@sweetveg | Jul 28, 2012 | Articles, Mindful Eating for Children
Set meal and snack times. Regular meal and snack times can help promote even blood sugar levels and consistent energy. It’s hard to be mindful when blood sugar levels in the body are going up and down. Our bodies thrive on rhythm and predictability. Some...
by teresa@sweetveg | Jul 24, 2012 | Articles, Mindful Eating for Children
“When walking, walk. When eating, eat.” Zen proverb Minimize distractions. Most of you will know exactly what I am talking about from just reading the title. However, I am going to add some examples just to get you thinking in a broader sense of all the...
by teresa@sweetveg | Jul 23, 2012 | Articles, Mindful Eating for Children
I think of mindfulness as the act of being present and mindful in every moment. Jon Kabat-Zinn defines it as “paying attention in a particular way; On purpose, in the present moment and non-judgmentally.” As adults we know the value of sitting down to eat,...