Which of the following activities can be considered mindful eating?

Question

Eating quickly while watching television.

Eating while scrolling through social media.

Eating slowly and savoring each bite.

Eating without paying attention to the taste or texture of the food.

Answer 1

Mindful eating is centered around being fully present and aware of the eating experience, which includes paying attention to the taste, texture, and smell of the food, as well as recognizing hunger and fullness cues. Therefore, the activity that can be considered mindful eating is:

Eating slowly and savoring each bite.

The other activities—eating quickly while watching television, eating while scrolling through social media, and eating without paying attention to taste or texture—do not promote mindfulness and often lead to a lack of awareness of what and how much one is eating.