FAQs about Intuitive and Mindful Eating *Updated with New FAQs*
Intuitive eating and mindful eating are often presented
together in the media but they are not
the same thing.
What is intuitive eating? Intuitive eating is being aware of hunger and satiety. Intuitive eaters eat when they are hungry and do not eat when they aren’t hungry.
What is mindful eating? Mindful eating is being aware of taste, smell, and textures of food. Mindful eaters may eat when they are not hungry. As they eat, they focus on enjoying the food.
What are examples of intuitive eating and mindful eating? Here are two examples to further demonstrate these differences….
What is intuitive eating? Intuitive eating is being aware of hunger and satiety. Intuitive eaters eat when they are hungry and do not eat when they aren’t hungry.
What is mindful eating? Mindful eating is being aware of taste, smell, and textures of food. Mindful eaters may eat when they are not hungry. As they eat, they focus on enjoying the food.
What are examples of intuitive eating and mindful eating? Here are two examples to further demonstrate these differences….