Mindful eating, day 10: Use your nose

Today's challenge: Involve your sense of smell.

TODAY'S CHALLENGE Involve your sense of smell. Smell and taste are closely related, and the scent of food plays a large role in the satisfaction and joy we get from eating. Let's continue to engage your senses by focusing on smell.   For today's challenge, close your eyes before you're about to eat and truly take in the aroma of your meal. With your eyes closed — so as not to have visual distractions — ask yourself the following questions: What smells are coming from this dish? Does the scent of the food make you hungry? Is one smell overwhelming or can you smell the individual components of the meal? If you could only smell the meal and not see it, would you be interested in eating it? As before, jot down your answers in the journal or device you're using for this challenge so you can refer back to them. Concentrating intently on the aroma of the food you're about to eat can help bring awareness to your meal, enhancing pleasure while making you more mindful of your eating experience. Until tomorrow, The Healthline Team Top Nutrition Stories 10 of the Best Flavored Water Brands READ ON › Does Pineapple Have Benefits for Women? READ ON › Can Gluten Cause Anxiety? READ ON › 7 Science-Based Health Benefits of Selenium READ ON › Follow us View in browser   To see all newsletters, click here.   Our services, content, and products are for informational purposes only. Healthline Media does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. See additional disclaimer information.   Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe    © 2020 Healthline Media 660 Third Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94107