What is mindful eating? Slowing down to pay attention to the present moment sets the stage for mindful eating. Mindfulness involves a nonjudgmental awareness of the present. Mindful eating involves a nonjudgmental awareness of our food, our bodies, and the larger picture of what really matters to us as we nourish ourselves. Mindful eating facilitates more pleasure and satisfaction in our eating and social gatherings around food. We’ve gathered some of the simplest tips to help you get started with enjoying your meals more.

Binge eating is a complex and often misunderstood condition that affects millions of people. Although awareness of binge eating has grown, what the term “binge eating” means to people often varies. The text book definition of binge eating is important to understand, but can also miss the experiences of people who struggle with problematic eating patterns that do not neatly fit the traditional definition of binge eating. We’ll cover the textbook definition of binge eating, as well as other common types of eating problems that can also be emotionally and physically exhausting when not carefully treated.