Eating Mindfully: The Connection Between Eating Slowly and Eatin

Having close proximity to food will increase the chances of developing a habit called "unconscious eating" where an individual will eat without giving it much thought and ignore the physiological cues that are being given to us while eating a meal.

When we do not pay atten...

When we exercise, our bodies use energy, either supplied by carbohydrates stored in our bodies, or from the food we eat.

• If the exercise is demanding or we exercise for a long time, we use more stored carbohydrate.
• If your energy is low, or you're doing a lo...

Some research suggests that optimism can actually make our immune system work better. “I don’t know if it’s a direct cause,” Tran says, “but the happier, or more positive you are, the more likely you are to eat right and be less stressed ...