Mindfulness reveals what automatic eating hides: how food actually tastes (often less amazing than expected), when you’ve had enough (usually sooner), and what drives the impulse to eat (often not hunger). Research by Kristeller on Mindfulness-Based Eating Awareness Training shows attention changes the experience. The mindful eater eats less because awareness creates contentment. This companion covers what mindfulness reveals about taste, fullness, and motivation, plus the practice of present eating. (3 min read)
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