You need to eat less than you were eating in order to lose weight.
But don’t diet! The idea is to eat moderately, from all five food
groups (including a small amount of fats and sugars). Eat three small
meals a day, and a snack of fruits and vegetables. Or eat six very
small meals a day.
Whichever you like is fine – just don’t eat too
much!
It’s really important to enjoy the food while you’re
eating. Slow down and chew completely: 20 chews per bite is good! Taste
aroma, and sense the quality and nourishment you’re receiving.
In addition to the flavor, be conscious of how nutritional the food is
– and which vitamins and minerals it is giving you. How does it help
and nourish you body
and mind?
Think about where the food came from: was it grown nearby, or in a
distant land? How was it cultivated? Is it fresh or preserved?