MIndful Eating & Digestion

TIPS FOR HEALTHY DIGESTION & MINDFUL EATING

• Bitters before meals to get the body juicy and ready for digestion.

• Eat on a regularly scheduled time:Ideally this is between 8-9am, 12-1pm, and 5-6pm.

  NO eating 3-4 hours before bedtime.

• If you must have a snack in between meals berries are a great choice. Blueberries in

  particular are really good for healthy digestion.

• Pray over your food. Whatever your beliefs are, express your gratitude. Praying imbues

  your food with positive energy. Ask that the nutrients you take in nourish and heal your

  body.

• Before eating take 3 deep slow breaths. Digestion is better when you are relaxed. No

  quarreling or emotionally charged discussions at the dinner table.

• Make sure to sit down to eat and remove all electronics (no TV, or cell phones etc)

• CHEW YOUR FOOD. Count 25 chews without swallowing, food should be liquid before

  you swallow

• After eating take a 10 minute rest time and do some belly breathing or light abdominal

  massage in a clockwise direction. No TV, or cell phone, chill music is ok. This will allow

  you stomach to put more energy towards those first few minutes of digestion.

• After your 10 minutes rest period is up take a brisk walk around the block. A meditative

  walk is amazing, go over the things you are grateful for and try to set your worries aside

  for a few minutes.

• Try to avoid foods that cause gas, bloating, or indigestion.

• MAKE MEALTIME A SACRED TIME.