LMTV #242: Fun with Mindful Eating! (Ricki McKenna)

Mindful nutrition is not just about what you eat, but how you eat it. It involves bringing your attention to the experience of eating, including the taste, texture, and smell of food, as well as the sensations in your body. By practicing mindful eating, you become more aware of your body’s hunger and fullness cues, allowing you to make healthier choices and avoid overeating. Mindful eating emphasizes the importance of savoring each bite and eating with intention, rather than slipping into an unconscious pattern of consuming food out of habit or in response to emotions.

Learning to enjoy mindful nutrition can transform the way you think about food and dieting. Instead of viewing it as a restrictive or tedious task, you learn to see it as an opportunity to nourish your body and indulge in the pleasures of eating. Experimenting with different flavors, ingredients, and cooking techniques can make mealtime exciting and enjoyable. Whether you’re trying new recipes, exploring ethnic cuisines, or simply taking the time to appreciate the taste of fresh produce, mindful eating encourages you to embrace food as a source of pleasure and satisfaction.

For this episode of Life Mastery TV, I’m excited to bring my friend and colleague Ricki McKenna onto the show. Ricki is passionate about preparing and sharing real food. As a Certified Nutritionist, she has 24 years of experience as a best-selling author, public speaker, Dream Builder Coach, and weekly Zoom show host. Rick is a loving, playful and joyful person who brings lots of enthusiasm to everything she does. Here are some of the topics we’ll be covering in this program:

* Why Do We Need to Eat?
* Awareness is KEY
* The Importance of Education
* Nutrition as Medicine
* Making Mindfulness FUN!

Incorporating mindfulness into your eating habits can enhance your overall well-being. By being fully present during meals, you can reduce stress and anxiety, improve digestion, and cultivate a greater sense of gratitude for the nourishment that food provides. Mindful nutrition isn’t about perfection or rigid rules; it’s about developing a positive and sustainable relationship with food that honors your body’s needs and supports your health and happiness. Embrace the journey of mindful eating with curiosity and openness, and discover the joy that comes from savoring each delicious moment.

About Ricki McKenna
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Ricki McKenna is a Certified Nutritionist with 24 years of experience as a best-selling author, public speaker, Dream Builder Coach, and weekly Zoom show host. Ricki began holistic nutritional coaching in 2001, serving women and men over 55 to make positive life changes. She empowers her clients to create and experience radically healthier, richer, more productive and joy-filled lives through mindful nutrition.

Ricki is a founding member of The Holistic Center for Human Flourishing, where she began speaking about health and nutrition to the public in 2001. She has written articles for several health publications, and a weekly column for the Aspen Daily News. She is also a contributing member of the National Association of Nutritional Professionals, Zonta Club International, and a best-selling author with The Wellness Universe Guide to Complete Self-Care, 25 Tools for Happiness. Her newest book, Yes You Can Eat Well AND Eat Right…and Find the Joy of Cooking, is available on Amazon.

For more information, visit https://RickisKitchen.net/