Health&Wellness Magazine January 2015 | Page 13

January 2015 • • • • ity of your food and how your food choices impact your health, the health of farm families and the environment. Be aware of the quality of life of farm animals. Holding some food between your fingers, notice its color, shape, texture and aroma. Raising the cup or utensil, be aware of movement of your hand and arm, appreciative of the body’s function and wisdom. Pause between sips and bites, setting down utensils and cup. • Chew each mouthful slowly, aiding the digestive process. • Notice while mindfully eating and drinking there is no room in your mouth for worry, fear, anxiety, depression or other distressing thoughts and emotions. If these arise in your mind, simply bring awareness back to sipping and chewing. If you persistently recognize emotions associated with your eating habits, it may be worthy of journaling, s