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Editor's note
The following abstract describes a publication that is available as a downloadable PDF.
See the companion publication N1057, Listen to Your Body handout.
This poster discusses various ways to be mindful of your hunger and listening to your body for healthy eating habits.
Topics
- Nutrition
- Health
- Hunger
- Eating
- Signals
- Portions
- SNAP
Pages
- One 36 x 24 inches poster
See poster content below.
Listen to Your Body
We often eat for reasons other than hunger. Be mindful of letting other things determine when and how much you eat.
Signals you are hungry:
- Stomach growling
- Feeling lightheaded or faint
- Trouble focusing on a task
- Stomachache or headache
- Irritability or “hanger”
Being mindful means:
- Fully focusing on what you are doing
- Listening to your body when it says you are hungry
- Being aware of each bite you take so you can recognize when you are full
Stay mindful while eating.
- Avoid distractions like the TV or your phone.
- Pay attention to the way food smells, looks, feels and tastes.
- Eat slowly to enjoy your food and to allow time to feel the sensation of becoming full.
- Put your fork or spoon down between bites.
Reasons you may eat when you are not hungry:
- Being around others who are eating
- To avoid wasting food
- Seeing or smelling food
- Time of day
- Stress or boredom
- Habit