Mindful eating, day 9: Use your eyes

Today's challenge: Engage your sense of sight.

TODAY'S CHALLENGE Engage your sense of sight. Using your sense of sight to recognize the beauty of the individual ingredients in your meals can increase your appreciation and excitement for your food.   Taking time to study your food before you eat is today's challenge. When preparing your food or before meals, ask yourself the following questions and take notes about what you learn: What are the components of your meal? What colors do the individual parts of the meal have? Do you think this meal looks good? If not, why do you think that might be? If you don't find your food appealing, try adding visual interest to meals and snacks with brightly colored herbs, vegetables, or fruits. For example, a spoonful of chopped parsley sprinkled over fish or fresh berries topping your typical snack of plain yogurt. I typically take time to make my food look pretty for Instagram, but it was so enjoyable to pause and appreciate the vibrant colors and different textures before actually eating. - Alex Ashback CHECK OUT HER INSTA ›   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