Mindful Eating

<b>Turn food from foe to friend with this bestselling guide to developing healthy eating habits through mindfulness practices--from a beloved Zen teacher</b> <p/> Food. It should be one of life's great pleasures yet many of us have such a conflicted relationship with it that we miss out on that most basic of satisfactions. But it is possible--and not really all that difficult--to reclaim the joy of eating according to Dr. Jan Bays. Mindfulness is the key. Her approach involves bringing one's full attention to the process of eating--to all the tastes smells thoughts and feelings that arise during a meal. She shows you how to: <p/>- Tune into your body's own wisdom about what when and how much to eat<br>- Eat less while feeling fully satisfied<br>- Identify your habits and patterns with food<br>- Develop a more compassionate attitude toward your struggles with eating<br>- Discover what you're really hungry for <p/> Whether you are overweight suffer from an eating disorder or just want to get more out of life this book offers a simple tool that can transform your relationship with food into one of ease and delight. <p/> This new edition updated throughout contains a new chapter on how to provide children with a foundation in mindful eating that will serve them well all the rest of their lives. It also includes a link to a 75-minute on-line audio program of mindful eating exercises led by the author.