What balanced relationship with food looks like

By , Delhi
Published on Sept 11, 2023 06:00 am IST

From understanding hunger pangs to being present to enjoy the food, here is what a balanced relationship with food looks like.

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The relationship that we share with food is an important one. Besides having a nourishing diet, we should also learn to enjoy the food that we are having and look forward to the mealtimes. Dietician McKel Kooienga wrote, "Know that it is absolutely possible for you to get to a positive, mindful, and balanced place with food in your life." Here's what a balanced relationship with food looks like.(Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sept 11, 2023 06:00 am IST

The relationship that we share with food is an important one. Besides having a nourishing diet, we should also learn to enjoy the food that we are having and look forward to the mealtimes. Dietician McKel Kooienga wrote, "Know that it is absolutely possible for you to get to a positive, mindful, and balanced place with food in your life." Here's what a balanced relationship with food looks like.(Unsplash)

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We should feel confidence about the food and how we consume it for the body. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sept 11, 2023 06:00 am IST

We should feel confidence about the food and how we consume it for the body. (Unsplash)

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Keeping in mind physical health and its long-term benefits, we should consume food items that nourish and add strength to the body. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sept 11, 2023 06:00 am IST

Keeping in mind physical health and its long-term benefits, we should consume food items that nourish and add strength to the body. (Unsplash)

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Instead of rushing through mealtime, we should be present with ourselves and actually spend time having and enjoying the food. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Instead of rushing through mealtime, we should be present with ourselves and actually spend time having and enjoying the food. (Unsplash)

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Food plays a lot of roles in life – from adding nourishment to enjoyment. We should be aware of the many roles of food and take time to appreciate them. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sept 11, 2023 06:00 am IST

Food plays a lot of roles in life – from adding nourishment to enjoyment. We should be aware of the many roles of food and take time to appreciate them. (Unsplash)

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We should be able to understand hunger pangs and non-physical hunger cues and make differences between the two. (Unsplash) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Sept 11, 2023 06:00 am IST

We should be able to understand hunger pangs and non-physical hunger cues and make differences between the two. (Unsplash)

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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR
    Tapatrisha Das

    Tapatrisha is Content Producer with Hindustan Times. She covers stories related to health, relationships, and fashion.

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